Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is primarily used for its film-forming and fixing properties. It helps improve the texture of products by making them adhere better to the skin or hair, which helps increase the duration of their effect.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

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

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Well tolerated by most skin types. However, as with all ingredients, it is advisable to perform a patch test to avoid any risk of irritation, especially for very sensitive skin.

Found in: Used in styling lotions, moisturizers, hair gels, and other skin and hair care products for its structuring and adhesive properties.