CARBOMER

Ingredient type: TEXTURE

✨ Role: Carbomer is widely used for its ability to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations. It helps form transparent gels and improves the texture of creams and lotions.

Ingredient type: Thickener

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

✨ Vegan: Yes, carbomer is synthetic and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Carbomers generally require neutralization with alkaline agents to activate their thickening properties. They are well tolerated by most skin types, but may cause mild irritation in people with very sensitive skin.

Found in: Moisturizers, hair gels, lotions, eye gels, and sunscreen products.

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