Can I use Carbomer with Gellan Gum?
Works well together
Carbomer and Gellan Gum are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
Gellan GumOther
- ✓Microbial exopolysaccharide that forms a clear, firm gel at very low concentrations — more efficient thickener than xanthan gum
- ✓Produces uniquely clear, brittle gels (low acyl form) or flexible gels (high acyl form), useful in different formula textures
- ✓Excellent ion-activated gelling: forms firm gels in the presence of calcium or magnesium ions
