Carbopol Aqua CC polymer facilitates the formulation of stable
low pH gels and emulsions that have a yield value suitable for
the suspension of powders, beads and microcapsules. It offers
shear-thinning rheology and smooth feel in applications.
It is also compatible with low pH actives like AHAs, vitamin
acids (L-ascorbic acid and L-nicotinic acid) and skin whitening
actives (such as kojic acid). These cosmetic acids can be used to
neutralise Carbopol Aqua CC polymer to the desired low pH
where these materials can provide efficacy.
Carbopol Aqua CC polymer has also been found to interact
positively with fatty alcohols and other fatty cosmetic ingredients
through hydrophobic interaction to provide synergistic viscosity
and yield value enhancement. Finally, it is compatible with
cationic ingredients that can provide improved skin feel and
increased skin moisturisation in low pH emulsions.
Thus, Carbopol Aqua CC polymer is suitable for the development
of a wide variety of skin care products including: skin
lightening or brightening formulations; masks (hydrating and
skin lightening masks); anti-ageing and exfoliation formulations;
skin tone correctors (foundation bases); and, sunscreens and
UV protection formulations.