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Ingredient

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Carbomer-type crosspolymer Pemulen / Carbopol type polymer

What it is

A synthetic acrylic crosspolymer used to thicken formulas and hold oil-and-water emulsions stable.

How it works

When neutralised it swells into a gel network that thickens the water phase and anchors oil droplets, preventing the product from separating.

What it does

Emulsion stabiliser Viscosity controlling Film forming

Concerns to know

  • Well tolerated

    No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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