ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: This polymer is mainly used to add texture and improve the stability of formulations. It helps to thicken, stabilize emulsions, and ensures a smooth, pleasant-to-the-touch appearance when applied to the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for most skin types. However, it can be irritating to very sensitive skin when used in high concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore considered vegan, as it is not derived from animals.

✨ Worth knowing: This copolymer is often well tolerated, but it's always a good idea to do a skin test if you have particularly reactive skin. It's prized for its ability to form a protective barrier that reduces skin moisture loss.

Found in: Frequently found in moisturizers, sun lotions, styling gels and some make-up bases, where it provides a velvety, non-sticky feel.

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