Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
What Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate is & what it does
Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate is a synthetic film-forming polymer built around a phosphorylcholine group, a structure inspired by the outer surface of cell membranes. In skincare it forms a light, breathable film that supports hydration and a smooth surface feel, and phosphorylcholine chemistry is often associated with moisture-binding. It is used as a conditioning and texture-enhancing polymer. It is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic use.
What is Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate?
It is a synthetic film-forming polymer built around a phosphorylcholine group, a structure inspired by the outer surface of cell membranes. It is used as a conditioning and texture-enhancing ingredient.
What does Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate do in skincare?
It forms a light, breathable film that supports hydration and a smooth surface feel, and phosphorylcholine chemistry is often associated with moisture-binding. It helps improve the overall feel of a formula.
Is Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic use, with no concerns flagged in this catalog. As with any ingredient, patch testing a new product is reasonable.
Sunscreens with Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer For Face Spf 15
54/100
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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift And Firm Day Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30
52/100
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Garnier Skinactive BB Cream Spf 15
49/100