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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

What Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer is & what it does

An associative thickener that builds smooth, light gels and stabilizes emulsions. It gives a pleasant, non-tacky flow.

What does Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer do in skincare?

This is a synthetic copolymer used mainly as a thickener and rheology modifier. It helps control viscosity and stabilize emulsions, giving products a smooth, consistent texture. It is a common choice for tuning the flow and feel of lotions and gels.

Is Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer natural or synthetic?

It is a synthetic ingredient, made by polymerizing acrylate and methacrylate monomers. It does not occur in nature and is produced through controlled chemical synthesis. This gives it consistent thickening performance across formulas.

Is Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer safe?

This copolymer is used as a thickener and stabilizer in topical cosmetic products. Acrylate copolymers of this type are widely used in formulas for texture control. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities can vary, so patch testing a new product is reasonable.

Sunscreens with Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

We rate 31 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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