4,4′-ISOPROPYLIDENEDIPHENOL/EPICHLOROHYDRIN COPOLYMER
Ingredient type:EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes
Suspected endocrine disruptor
✨ Role: 4,4′-Isopropylidenediphenol/Epichlorohydrin Copolymer is mainly used in cosmetics as a film-former. It helps form a continuous, uniform film on the skin, enhancing the hold and stability of cosmetic products while protecting the skin from external aggressors.
Ingredient type: Film-forming
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics, although verification of the finished product is recommended.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetically sourced and suitable for a vegan lifestyle.
✨ Worth knowing: Although considered safe, it is important for people with extremely sensitive or allergy-prone skin to carry out a patch test. Synthetic copolymers can potentially cause reactions in some sensitive individuals.
Present in: This polymer is frequently found in long-lasting products such as mascaras, eyeliners and certain types of foundation to provide better pigment adhesion and improve make-up durability.
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