Carbomer: effective % & pH 카보머
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⚡ Quick answer: Carbomer: effective concentration 0.1–0.5%, optimal pH needs neutralising to around 5.0–7.0 to thicken, evidence Strong. A structural ingredient with no skin action. Its level is a texture decision, nothing more.
How much Carbomer actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | 0.1–0.5% |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | needs neutralising to around 5.0–7.0 to thicken |
| Evidence | Strong |
| Onset | not applicable — a texture ingredient |
What the % on the label really means
A structural ingredient with no skin action. Its level is a texture decision, nothing more.
⚠️ Ceiling: Too much and the gel goes stringy and pills under sunscreen.
Carbomer guide →How Carbomer works →
Sources: PubMed — Carbomer & skin ↗ · AAD skin-care basics ↗
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.