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"Potassium...' means the element potassium, 'carbomer' the polymer of acrylic acid (polyacrylic acid). Potassium carbomer, the potassium salt of polyacrylic acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances acts as an emulsion stabilizer (supports the formation of emulsions and improves the resistance and durability of emulsions), film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied) and as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer