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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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