POLYESTER-4

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyester-4 is mainly used in cosmetic products for its film-forming properties. It forms a light layer on the skin that helps retain moisture, providing a soft, moisturizing feel. It is often used to improve the texture of formulations and provide protection against external aggressions.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Polyester-4 is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics according to current regulations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Polyester-4 is a synthetic ingredient and does not come from animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: Although Polyester-4 is well tolerated by most skin types, people with very sensitive or reactive skin should always carry out a tolerance test before use. What's more, as it's a synthetic polymer, those interested in the environmental impact of microplastics should pay close attention to the concentration used in products.

Found in: Polyester-4 is frequently found in moisturizers, hair care products, sunscreens and make-up formulated for water resistance or extended wear.