Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is the sodium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of its simple esters and beheneth-25 methacrylate, crosslinked with methylene bis-acrylamide. Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic crosspolymer developed for modern cosmetics to provide emulsification and texture control; created in the late 20th century without traditional cosmetic use.