Hydroxyethylcellulose/Phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer

AKA “HEC/Phosphorylcholine copolymer”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Hydroxyethylcellulose/phosphorylcholine glycol acrylate copolymer

AKA: HEC/Phosphorylcholine copolymer

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

Hydroxyethylcellulose/Phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is the copolymer formed from Hydroxyethylcellulose and phosphorylcholine glycol methacrylate.

CAS #

125275-25-4

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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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.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic polymer developed for advanced cosmetic formulations as a film-former and humectant. No traditional use; engineered to mimic the skin's natural phospholipid structure while providing improved hydration and texture in contemporary skincare products.