Thickener
Sodium Carbomer
A thickening agent used to build gel and lotion textures, the neutralized sodium salt form of carbomer.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Sodium Carbomer is the pre-neutralized sodium salt form of carbomer, a synthetic polymer used to thicken and stabilize water-based formulas into smooth gel or lotion textures.
Used in gels, serums, and lotions to achieve a desirable thickness and stable, even texture.
Key Benefits
Effective thickening
Helps formulas achieve a smooth, gel-like or lotion-like consistency.
Pre-neutralized convenience
Simplifies formulation compared to standard carbomer, which requires separate neutralization.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
It has no direct skincare benefit of its own — its role is entirely about formula texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sodium Carbomer do for skin?
Used in gels, serums, and lotions to achieve a desirable thickness and stable, even texture.
Who should use Sodium Carbomer?
Sodium Carbomer is suitable for: all skin types — a formulation aid, not a direct active.
Are there any warnings about Sodium Carbomer?
It has no direct skincare benefit of its own — its role is entirely about formula texture.
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