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Butylated PVP

What Butylated PVP is & what it does

Butylated PVP is a synthetic polymer, a butylated derivative of polyvinyl- pyrrolidone (PVP). It is generally used as a film former and fixative, helping products spread into an even, flexible coating and improving the staying power of color cosmetics and styling products. In skincare and sunscreen it can help bind a formula together and support a smooth, uniform finish on the skin. It is oil-compatible, which makes it useful in water-resistant and long-wear products.

What is Butylated PVP?

Butylated PVP is a synthetic polymer, a butylated derivative of polyvinylpyrrolidone. It is generally used as a film former and fixative in cosmetic formulas.

What does Butylated PVP do in sunscreen?

It helps form an even, flexible film on the skin and can improve a formula's cohesion and staying power, which supports a smooth finish and long-wear or water-resistant performance.

Is Butylated PVP safe?

It is a widely used film-forming polymer that is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.

Sunscreens with Butylated PVP

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