POLYVINYL ALCOHOL CROSSPOLYMER

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyvinyl Alcohol Crosspolymer is used in cosmetics for its film-forming properties. It helps form a soft, flexible film on the skin, perfect for products that aim to smooth skin texture or improve makeup hold.

Ingredient type: Film-forming

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

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

✨ Note: Although generally well tolerated, people with very sensitive skin may sometimes experience mild irritation. It is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores.

Found in: Frequently used in foundations, face lotions, mascaras, and some moisturizers to provide a smoothing effect and improve the texture of the final product.