POLY[OXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE ACRYLATES/ACRYLAMIDE]

Ingredient type: TEXTURE

✨ Role: This is a polymer used primarily as a film-forming agent in cosmetic products. It helps form a film on the skin or hair, contributing to a smoothing or shaping effect, often sought after in styling products and long-lasting makeup.

Ingredient type: Film-forming

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at typical concentrations.

✨ Vegan: This type of polymer is generally synthetic and does not come from animal sources, so it is potentially vegan. However, final certification depends on the other additives in the product.

✨ Note: Although generally well tolerated, it is important to monitor for any adverse skin reactions, especially in people with sensitive skin. It can sometimes be combined with other polymers to optimize its performance.

Found in: Mainly used in hair products such as styling gels and hairsprays, as well as in makeup formulations such as foundations and mascaras to improve durability and hold.

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