POTASSIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Potassium Acrylates Copolymer is used in cosmetic formulations as a film-forming and thickening agent. It helps form a supple, resistant film on the skin, often used to improve the texture of products and prolong their hold.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

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

✨ Worth knowing: It's well tolerated by most skin types, but as with all polymers, people with very sensitive skin should do a patch test to check for any adverse reactions.

Present in: Frequently used in gels, creams, lotions and hair care products such as styling gels and hairsprays.