Cosmetic Applications

The first organogel identified by Dr Brian Wilkins contains a compound that has been identified as a comedogenic agent (may cause the formation of black heads). Our clinical testing has not observed such findings when this compound is formulated in an organogel. The reason for this is unknown but as the breakdown products of the organogel are normal constituients of human skin and the gel is used at 2 mg/ cm² this may account for the lack of comedogencity observed.

However we have identified replacement compounds that are suitable for organogel formation and are considered more suitable for cosmetic uses due to their lack of comedogenicity.

We have also developed more cosmetically pleasing gels that contain other regulatory accepted compounds for cosmetic use as determined by the CFTA.