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  Posted by ltruong on January 12, 2018 at 11:04 am

  Hi All,

  these exfoliator peeling gel become very popular recently

  https://www.amazon.com/Dr-G-Brightening-Peeling-Gel-Ounce/dp/B007TFW0B6

  does anyone know what cause the “ball up” effect? From the LOI of different products, my guess would be cellulose (CMC, HEC,etc???) or Carbomer but I am not sure how to get “ball up” pieces from these gelling agents.

  thanks

  gld010 replied 6 years, 4 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  gld010

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  January 12, 2018 at 8:12 pm

  I think what you’re talking about is called “pilling” and I’ve seen it happen due to thickeners like HEC or xanthan gum. Some film-forming silicones can also cause this since silicones like to stick to themselves when rubbed. I don’t know enough about carbomer to say if it pills or not.

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