Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
AKA “Acrylic Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer
AKA: Acrylic Crosspolymer
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethylacrylamide and sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide Science: Functions: Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Moisturising
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosslinked polymer developed for modern cosmetics. Functions as a thickener and stabilizer in gels and serums; has no traditional background.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR