METHYL ACRYLATE/METHYLENE DROMETRIZOLE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: This copolymer is used in cosmetic products to provide sun protection. It acts as a UV filter, helping to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.

Ingredient type: Polymer

Methyl Acrylate/Methylene Drometrizole Methacrylate Copolymer is classified as a polymer. Polymers are long molecular chains that provide various properties in skin care formulations. This particular copolymer is created by combining methyl methacrylate and drometrizole methylene methacrylate, giving it specific qualities such as film formation or UV protection. As a polymer, it can offer textural and protective benefits, creating barriers on the skin surface that improve formulation stability and can help trap other actives on the skin for prolonged efficacy.

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, although it is important to follow recommendations for use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Generally good tolerance, but as with any active ingredient, sensitivity testing is recommended. Some suncare products can cause reactions in people with very sensitive skin, so it's advisable to do a skin test before full use.

Present in: Suncare products, day creams with UV protection, foundations with sunscreen.