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Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer

What Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer is & what it does

A pre-neutralized thickener that quickly builds smooth gels and stabilizes emulsions with a silky feel. It is robust and easy to formulate with.

What does Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer do in skincare?

This ingredient is a synthetic crosspolymer used as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer. It helps give creams, gels, and sunscreens a smooth, stable texture and keeps the formula from separating. It is a texture and stability ingredient rather than an active.

Is Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer safe?

This crosspolymer is widely used in cosmetics as a rheology modifier and is generally considered safe at the levels used in formulas. As a large polymer it is not expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree. If you have specific concerns, consult a dermatologist.

Is Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer vegan?

This ingredient is a synthetic polymer made from petrochemical-derived monomers, so it does not contain animal-derived material and is generally suitable for vegan formulas. Whether a finished product is vegan also depends on its other ingredients and the brand's manufacturing practices. Check the brand's labeling if vegan status is important to you.

Sunscreens with Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer

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