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Polyurethane-79

What Polyurethane-79 is & what it does

Polyurethane-79 is a synthetic film-forming polymer formed from urethane linkages. In cosmetics it creates a flexible, water-resistant film that helps a product cling evenly to skin or hair, which is useful for long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and styling products. The film can improve water and rub resistance. It is generally considered a safe, well-tolerated film former.

What is Polyurethane-79?

It is a synthetic film-forming polymer based on urethane chemistry. It is used to create a flexible, even film on skin or hair.

What does Polyurethane-79 do in sunscreen and makeup?

It forms a water-resistant film that helps the product cling and wear evenly, improving water and rub resistance. This makes it useful in long-wear makeup and sunscreens.

Is Polyurethane-79 safe?

It is generally considered a safe, well-tolerated film former that remains on the skin surface rather than being absorbed.

Sunscreens with Polyurethane-79

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