Carbomer
The question

Is Carbomer safe in serum?

CautionSerum

Synthetic polymer used to thicken gels and creams. Generally considered safe but is derived from petroleum and may cause mild irritation for sensitive skin.

What the research flags

  • Petroleum-derived synthetic polymer
  • Mild eye and skin irritant in some individuals
  • Limited long-term safety data for repeated use
  • Slight potential for residual benzene contamination (trace)

Other serum ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 700420-CARBOMER
  2. [2]
    DatabaseIngredient database — carbomer_final_report.pdf
  3. [3]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 22972952

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific serum product. This is not medical advice.