Ingredient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Simulgel-type polymer
Acrylate/taurate copolymer
What it is
A synthetic gelling copolymer used as an emulsifier-free thickener and stabilizer for modern cream and gel textures.
How it works
It swells in water to build viscosity and forms a stabilizing network that holds oil and water phases together without traditional surfactant emulsifiers.
What it does
Emulsion stabiliser
Viscosity controlling
Film forming
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.