"Dries and becomes sticky in less than three minutes" is the most common negative review of water based lubricant. Many believe the lack of lubrication is due to individual differences, but the truth lies in the ingredient formula. Some low-cost manufacturers cut corners on raw materials or even misuse inferior additives to reduce costs, which not only severely affects the user experience but may also cause hidden damage to consumers' intimate mucous membranes.
The core reason for lubricant "drying out easily" is the choice of humectant. High-quality products typically use medical-grade polymer hyaluronic acid, which forms a strong water-locking network and slowly releases moisture during friction, achieving long-lasting lubrication. In contrast, cheap products often use large amounts of industrial-grade glycerin or polyethylene glycol. Although these ingredients provide strong initial lubrication, they have high permeability and draw moisture from mucosal cells, causing increased dryness with use. Once dried out, they may leave white powder residue or an awkward sticky, stringy feeling. This "trick" lowers costs but completely ruins the brand's reputation and repurchase rate.
Another key point is the ratio of thickeners. Immature formulas blindly increase cheap thickeners to create a "viscous feel," but without scientific rheological adjustment, this texture quickly breaks down and deteriorates as temperature rises. A truly premium lubricant should have extreme stability and hydrophilicity. For brands, deeply exploring raw material components and choosing factories that adhere to medical-grade standards and screen materials through multiple quality control processes is the only way to solve the "easy drying" issue and enhance the product's terminal premium value.
Pingchuang Medical carefully selects medical-grade raw materials and controls quality through 21 inspection processes. We have over 2,000 mature formulas to specifically address issues like dryness and stickiness, supporting customized hyaluronic acid moisturizing types. With a GMP-standard 100,000-class cleanroom, we ensure extremely stable product feel.
