Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer
Ingredient type:EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: Styrene/Methylstyrene Copolymer is used in cosmetic products for its film-forming properties. It forms a film on the skin or hair, helping to improve texture, seal in moisture and provide a smooth finish. In make-up products, it contributes to durability and water resistance.
Ingredient type: Film-forming
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use at usual concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not contain any animal products.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, but like any film-forming polymer, it can potentially clog pores in people with particularly sensitive or acne-prone skin. It's not biodegradable, so beware of environmental impact.
Present in: Mainly found in nail polishes, moisturizers, foundations, mascaras and styling products.
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