Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
What Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer is & what it does
A synthetic thickener that builds clear gels and stabilizes emulsions, giving a smooth, non-greasy texture. It helps suspend ingredients evenly without adding oiliness.
What does Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer do in skincare?
Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer works as a thickener and texture stabilizer in skincare and sunscreen formulas. It helps control viscosity and keep the product evenly mixed. It is a formulation helper rather than an active treatment ingredient.
Is Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer safe?
This acrylate copolymer is a large, lab-made molecule used widely in cosmetics, and it is generally considered safe at the levels used in formulas. It stays in the product to manage texture rather than acting on the skin. Patch testing a new product is reasonable if you have sensitive skin.
Is Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer natural or synthetic?
Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer is synthetic, a lab-made copolymer built from acrylate units. It is not derived from a single plant or animal source. Its synthetic structure gives it consistent thickening and stabilizing behavior.
Sunscreens with Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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Skin Expert Solar Sun Lotion SPF 50
94/100
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Equilibria Ultra Protective Suncream
94/100
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Collistar Active Protection Sun Cream SPF 50
94/100
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Collistar Active protection sun cream spf 50+
93/100
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Collistar Active Protection Sun Cream SPF 30 (Sensitive Skin/Fragrance-Free)
92/100
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Fiori di cipria Crema Solare Anti-age Protezione Molto Alta SPF 50+
90/100
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Rougj + Crema Solare Alta Protezione SPF 30
89/100
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Dr. Max Sun Care 30 SPF Sun Lotion
65/100