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Becky · 07-31-2008, 03:48 AM

Dear Hopeful

When I use RepHresh, I can only use one tube once in awhile (because I am affected by being sensitive or allergic to a common component of these type products). However the gelling agent (Carbopol) is a powder in its natural form (as a chemist I was a formulator for personal care products and this is a common thickener as it forms a clear gel whereas others do not). So, when the product comes out and is on the outside of the vagina then dries up a bit, this could certainly happen (but I do not notice it as I only use 2 tubes a month - but using a tube every 3 days as recommended - one would end up noticing sooner or later). Another problem with Carbopol is that it can also be tacky which is why it usually isn't used in skincare products and only in haircare products (when used outside the body).

07-31-2008, 03:48 AM	#28
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Dear Hopeful When I use RepHresh, I can only use one tube once in awhile (because I am affected by being sensitive or allergic to a common component of these type products). However the gelling agent (Carbopol) is a powder in its natural form (as a chemist I was a formulator for personal care products and this is a common thickener as it forms a clear gel whereas others do not). So, when the product comes out and is on the outside of the vagina then dries up a bit, this could certainly happen (but I do not notice it as I only use 2 tubes a month - but using a tube every 3 days as recommended - one would end up noticing sooner or later). Another problem with Carbopol is that it can also be tacky which is why it usually isn't used in skincare products and only in haircare products (when used outside the body). __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"