Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Ingredient type: SILICONE
Silicone
✨ Role: Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer is mainly used as a film-forming and texturizing agent in cosmetic products. It forms a flexible film on the skin or hair, helping to prolong the hold of make-up or improve the texture of hair products.
Ingredient type: Polymer
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe when used in the recommended concentrations in cosmetic products.
✨ Vegan: This ingredient is of synthetic origin, so is generally considered vegan.
✨ Worth knowing: Although its skin tolerance is generally good, it can sometimes cause mild irritation in very sensitive skin. Also, it has a film-forming capacity, which can have occlusive effects, useful for protecting hydration, but to be avoided on acne-prone skin.
Found in: Often used in foundations, styling products, antiperspirants and some suncare products.
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