Carbomer Homopolymer Type C

Carbomer Homopolymer Type C is a crosslinked polyacrylic acid grade tailored for aqueous systems in personal care. It's used to give high viscosity, create clear gels, and stabilize or suspend components following neutralization.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A gel-forming thickener for smooth, easy-to-spread formulas.
Category
Emulsifying
Type
Rheology Modifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Great

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Provides a stable, cushiony consistency that improves spreadability and control during application, and helps products look uniform and refined on the skin.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Found in transparent gel cleansers, hand gels, and oil-in-water creams to create structured textures and keep exfoliants uniformly distributed.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Low overall irritation potential in end use; brief stinging or dryness may occur at high concentrations or if not fully neutralized. Avoid inhaling the dry powder; once hydrated in formulas, exposure concerns are minimal.

Is Carbomer Homopolymer Type C a Good Ingredient?

It delivers reliable rheology and suspension efficiency in aqueous systems with excellent formulation stability and a low irritation profile when neutralized, which is what earns it a Great rating; its long, proven use and limited interaction with many actives support predictable performance.

Products with Carbomer Homopolymer Type C

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