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Face Mask Thickener
Hello,
I am trying to formulate a face mask. I used Carbomer and TEA (1:1), but still is not so thick. Do you recommend some other thickener? Can I add something at oil face to achieve my goal?
Thank you.
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6 Replies
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What’s the pH?. Carbomers work at high pH unless you use specific ones. Post your formula.
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Yes, you’ll get more useful answers if you post your whole formula.
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Also, if you follow the knowledge bases on neutralizing carbomers, the recommended ratio is 1.5 parts TEA to 1 Part Carbomer. Of course, you need to adjust the pH of the final product as well to ensure it is in an appropriate range. https://www.ulprospector.com/documents/1017231.pdf?bs=76&b=3758&st=1&sl=59595169&crit=Q2FyYm9tZXI%3d&r=na&ind=personalcare
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What type/brand carbomer do you use?
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Lubrizol Brands mostly, depending upon the application. This is reflective of the fact that the distributor of Lubrizol in the Southeast is outstanding in regards to providing samples and Technical support. If you look at Lubrizol’s knowledge base, they have multiple helpful documents.
I have also recently used the Evonik carbomers as my clients CM had them in stock and wanted the material qualified as a substitute for the Lubrizol product.
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Hello,
Thank you for your response. Sorry for my delayed answer. This the formula. I use Cosmedia SP (Sodium Polyacrylate) from BASF as thickener, which does not needed TEA.
Deionised Water 70.95
Glycerine 3
Neosorb 70/70 (Hydrogenated
Starch Hydrosylate) 3Silicone SF1288
(PEG-12 Dimethicone) 1D-Panthenol 75
W (Panthenol) 1.5Cosmedia SP (Thickener) 1.5
Kaolin 12
Emulgade® 165 (Glyceryl
Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate) 0.75Myritol 312 (Caprylic/Capric
Triglyceride) 5Beeswax 1
Preservative 0.6
Thank you
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