POLYURETHANE-38

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyurethane-38 is used primarily as a film-forming agent in cosmetic products. It helps form a flexible film on the skin, which can improve the texture of the finished product and offer long-lasting effects, particularly in make-up formulations.

Ingredient type: Polymer

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, generally considered safe for cosmetic use. However, tolerance may vary according to individual sensitivities.

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

✨ Worth knowing: Polyurethane-38 is generally well tolerated but, as with any film-forming ingredient, it's important to remove makeup thoroughly to avoid any residue that could clog pores.

Present in: Mainly in make-up products such as foundations, eyeliners and mascaras, but also in some hair care products for their film-forming properties.