POLYACRYLATE-5

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyacrylate-5 is used primarily as a thickener and texturizing agent. It helps stabilize formulations by improving consistency and bringing a smoother texture to cosmetic products.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, the ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics, as long as it is used at recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, polyacrylate-5 is generally of synthetic origin and suitable for vegan formulas.

✨ To know: This ingredient is generally non-irritating, but like all synthetic polymers, it may be of concern to some people due to its non-biodegradable nature. Nevertheless, it is widely accepted in the cosmetics industry.

Present in: moisturizers, lotions, styling gels and certain make-up products, where it acts as a thickener and stabilizer.