🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A series of synthetic polymers used to thicken liquids into clear, lightweight gels that absorb instantly.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Allows for the creation of oil-free, refreshing gel moisturizers.
💡 Pro Tip
Must be neutralized with an alkaline ingredient to form a gel.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It contains micro-plastics.
The Science
It is a soluble polymer, not a solid micro-plastic, and does not pose the same environmental hazard.
