ACRYLATES/C12-22 ALKYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: This copolymer is primarily used in cosmetic products for its film-forming properties. It helps form a film on the skin or hair, improving the texture and durability of the product. It also helps thicken formulas and stabilize emulsions.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic, so it is compatible with a vegan lifestyle.
✨ Note: This polymer is well tolerated by most skin types. However, as it is a synthetic chemical compound, it may be less well tolerated by people with very sensitive skin. Always perform a patch test to check individual tolerance.
Found in: You will often find it in moisturizers, body lotions, hair care products, and sometimes even in makeup for its film-forming and stabilizing properties.
