PVP

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PVP, or polyvinylpyrrolidone, is used in cosmetics for its film-forming properties. It helps form a flexible film on the skin or hair, providing improved hold in styling products and a smooth texture in skin care products.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. It is well tolerated by most skin types.

✨ Vegan: Yes, PVP is a synthetic ingredient and is not derived from animals.

✨ Note: PVP can sometimes cause mild irritation in people with particularly sensitive skin. However, it is widely used due to its versatility and effectiveness.

Found in: This compound is frequently used in styling gels, hairsprays, skin care products such as creams and lotions, and mascara formulations.

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