Glycol Dimethacrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Crosspolymer
AKA “GDMA-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Acrylic Polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Glycol dimethacrylate/vinyl alcohol crosspolymer
AKA: GDMA-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Acrylic Polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Glycol/Dimethacrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Crosspolymer is a crosslinked copolymer of vinyl alcohol and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
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
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century. Used in cosmetics as a thickener and stabilizer, created to improve product consistency and shelf stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR