gelatin crystals

Appearance-Amber/Pale Yellow, Translucent

Odor- Neutral / Bland

Viscosity- 3.5 – 5.0 mPa.

pH Level 4.5 – 6.5

Moisture- < 12%

Ash Content - < 2.0%

Solubility- Swells in cold water; dissolves @ 40°C+

If you are making gels, creams, or masks, gelatin is a workhorse for texture.

✅Thickening & Gelling: It is one of the most effective natural gelling agents. It can turn a watery solution into a firm jelly or a thick, luxurious serum depending on the concentration.

✅Film-Former: When it dries on the skin, it forms a cohesive, transparent film. This is the mechanism behind "peel-off" masks.

✅Stabilizer: It helps keep emulsions (oil + water mixtures) stable so your creams don't separate over time.

When a customer uses a product with gelatin, these are the benefits they get:

😀Pore Tightening & Cleansing (The "Peel" Effect): Because gelatin dries into a "shrink-wrap" film, it physically adheres to dead skin cells and dirt in the pores. When peeled off, it acts as a mechanical exfoliant, removing blackheads and dull skin.

🧴Moisture Locking (Occlusive): That same film creates a barrier that prevents Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL). It effectively traps moisture in the skin, making it excellent for barrier-repair creams.

🌼Smoothing Effect: The amino acids in gelatin (glycine and proline) can help smooth the skin's surface texture, giving a temporary "lifting" or tightening appearance as the product dries.

💁🏻‍♀️Collagen Support: While topical gelatin molecules are often too large to penetrate deep into the dermis to replace lost collagen, they hydrate the surface effectively, which makes the skin look plumper and reduces the appearance of fine lines.