POLYURETHANE-81
Ingredient type:TEXTURE
✨ Role: Polyurethane-81 is used in cosmetic products primarily as a film-forming agent. It forms a light film on the skin that can improve product texture, offer a smoothing effect, and help maintain hydration by reducing transepidermal water loss.
Ingredient type: Polymer
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for topical use at typical concentrations found in cosmetics.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Polyurethane-81 is well tolerated by most skin types, but as with any synthetic polymer, in the case of sensitive skin, it's advisable to carry out a patch test to check individual tolerance. It contains no common residual organic solvents that could be irritating.
Present in: Polyurethane-81 is often found in foundations, tinted creams, mascaras and other make-up products for its textural and hold properties.
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