Sodium Carbomer

SODIUM CARBOMER

Data confidence:High

Function

Thickener, Stabilizer

EWG Safety Score

2/10Low concern

About this ingredient

Sodium Carbomer is the sodium salt form of carbomer, a synthetic polymer derived from acrylic acid. It functions as a rheology modifier and gelling agent that thickens and stabilizes cosmetic formulations, providing smooth texture and improved spreadability in creams, gels, and sunscreens.

Found in 1+ sunscreens