Potassium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Potassium acrylate/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is mainly used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic formulations. It helps maintain the product's smooth, uniform texture and ensures even distribution of other ingredients on the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: this ingredient is generally safe for cosmetic use according to regulatory authorities, when used in recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: This polymer is appreciated for its effectiveness at low concentrations, making it interesting for lightweight formulas. It also has good film-forming properties, meaning it can help form a light protective film on the skin. Rarely irritating, but always worth testing on a small surface area for sensitive skin.

Present in: Creams, lotions, gels and hair care products where emulsion stability is crucial.