Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of steareth-20 methacrylate and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with an allyl ether of pentaerythritol or an allyl ether of trimethylolpropane
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A cross-linked synthetic polymer developed for the cosmetics industry in the late 20th century. Used to stabilize emulsions and improve texture in creams and lotions.