Thickening Glycolic Acid: Thickeners and pH
Asked by: doctorgift
On: December 03, 2013
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
How can I thicken glycolic acid? What thickeners can be used, specifically `Pro Polymer`, `Xanthan Gum`, or `Ecocert Natural Organic Thickener`? Are there specific requirements like pH or differences in the resulting texture?
Answer
Based on the conversation:
- You can use Pro Polymer, xanthan gum, or ecocert natural organic thickener to thicken glycolic acid.
- If using Pro Polymer, first create a thick gel with purified water and Pro Polymer, then add the glycolic acid.
- If using xanthan gum or ecocert natural organic thickener, ensure the pH is at least 3.0.
- The texture of the gel will differ depending on the thickener used.