Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
What Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 is & what it does
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 is a synthetic cross-linked acrylic polymer used as a rheology modifier and film former. In creams, gels, and sunscreens it thickens and stabilizes the emulsion while leaving a smooth, soft-focus finish on the skin. Polymers of this family also help control oil and improve the wear of a product. It is generally regarded as a safe, inert formulation aid.
What is Acrylates Crosspolymer-4?
It is a synthetic cross-linked acrylic polymer used as a thickener and film former. It helps give products structure and a smooth finish.
What does Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 do in a formula?
It thickens and stabilizes creams, gels, and sunscreens and leaves a soft, smooth feel on the skin. Polymers like it can also help control oil and improve how a product wears.
Is Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 safe?
It is generally regarded as a safe, inert formulation aid that stays on the skin surface. It is not known for causing irritation at the levels used.
Sunscreens with Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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REPLENIX Sheer Physical Sunscreen Cream Spf
72/100
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Zo skin health
ZO® SKIN HEALTH Oclipse® Smart Tone Spf 50
68/100
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Skinfo Vita Lite Protect Sunscreen SPF 50
67/100
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ZO Skin Health Obagi Smart Tone Broad-spectrum SPF 50
65/100
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Zo skin health Smart Tone Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
65/100