abstract |
The present invention pertains to: [1] a gel composition that contains (A) an anionic polyvinyl alcohol, (B) a trivalent metal salt, and (C) water, and that has a pH of 3.0-5.0 at 25°C; [2] a dermal topical agent containing said gel composition; and [3] a method for forming a gel composition having a pH of 3.0-5.0 at 25°C, the method comprising a step for gelling, through mixing before use, (A) an anionic polyvinyl alcohol, (B) a trivalent metal salt, and (C) water. |