Carbomer is a high-performance synthetic polymer widely used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a thickening, gelling and rheology-modifying agent. It helps create clear or translucent gels and improves the viscosity, stability and texture of creams, lotions and cleansing formulations.
Carbomer is a family of high-molecular-weight, cross-linked acrylic acid polymers used extensively in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. When dispersed and properly neutralized, Carbomer can produce efficient thickening and gel formation even at relatively low concentrations.
It helps control viscosity, flow behaviour and product texture, making it useful in gels, creams, lotions, serums and cleansing products. Depending on the grade, Carbomer can provide clear gels, suspension properties and improved formulation stability.
Different Carbomer grades offer different rheological characteristics and compatibility profiles. Selection of the appropriate grade depends on the formulation system, desired viscosity, clarity, electrolyte tolerance and final product texture.