POLYVINYLFORMAMIDE

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Polyvinylformamide is used as a film-forming agent in cosmetic products. It forms a thin protective layer on the skin or hair, helping to seal in moisture and improve the texture of formulas.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use under current regulations, but further research may be required to assess its long-term safety profile.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not come from animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: Although widely recognized as safe, a skin test is always recommended to rule out the risk of an individual allergic reaction.

Present in: Typically used in hair products such as styling gels, as well as in some skin creams as a texture-improving agent.