Ethenylbenzene, polymer with propene and ethene, hydrogenated
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Light Stabilizer
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
This is a synthetic polymer developed in the 20th century for industrial and cosmetic applications. It was created to function as a thickener and stabilizer in modern skincare products, with no traditional use.