Hydroxybutyric acid/hydroxypentanoic acid copolymer
Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: This copolymer is used as a film-forming agent in skin care products. It helps form a protective layer on the skin, improving moisture retention and leaving skin soft and smooth.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ To know: Hydroxybutyric acid/hydroxypentanoic acid copolymer is generally well tolerated, but like any ingredient, it can cause irritation in very sensitive skin. Patch tests are recommended for reactive skin.
Present in: Frequently used in moisturizers, anti-aging products and certain make-up formulations for its softening and protective properties.
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