Sodium laneth-40 maleate/styrene sulfonate copolymer

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: This copolymer is used in cosmetic products for its film-forming properties. It forms a film on the skin or hair, helping to retain moisture, improve product texture and extend the life of styling or make-up application.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer is classified as an emulsifier due to its ability to stabilize emulsions by improving the compatibility and uniform distribution of hydrophilic and lipophilic ingredients in a formulation. This polymer works by reducing the interfacial tension between the water and oil phases, helping to maintain product formulation stability, which is essential for cosmetic products such as creams and lotions.
‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used in accordance with current regulations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally synthetic in origin, so it is compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, but as with all ingredients, it's important to be alert to any unusual skin reactions, especially on sensitive skin. No recognized toxicity to date when used correctly.

Present in: Mainly used in styling gels, hairsprays and certain make-up products for their fixing and film-forming properties.

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