POLYETHYLENE/POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE LAMINATED POWDER (JPN)

Ingredient type: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Suspected endocrine disruptor

✨ Role: This ingredient is used in cosmetics to provide a soft, smooth texture to products, while improving their application on the skin. It can also be used to provide a mattifying and absorbent effect.

Ingredient type: Mattifying

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice. However, its environmental impact is controversial, particularly due to the presence of microplastics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and is therefore considered vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: Although safe for the skin, its use is restricted in some countries due to ecological concerns about microplastics. It's essential to choose products from environmentally conscious manufacturers.

Present in: Moisturizers, foundations, face powders and some sun care products.