Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene/Copolymer

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Polymer

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Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene/Copolymer omedelbart

  • Texture enhancing polymer
  • Creates gel textures in oil-based formulas
  • Can help to create occlusive barriers
  • Often used in conjunction with butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene/Copolymer beskrivning

Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer is a synthetic polymer used in skin care to help thicken and create gel textures in oil-based formulas. This polymer, or compound with a high molecular weight made up of smaller parts, is created when the hydrocarbons ethylene, propylene and styrene are joined together and then terminated through a process called hydrogenation. Due to its status as a gelling agent, this copolymer improves the sensorial experience of formulas and can help to create an occlusive barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss, ultimately helping hydrate skin. Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer is often used alongside butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer. In cosmetics, it’s often used in levels between 0.5-1.5%. It’s considered safe as used in cosmetics, with amounts double to three times what’s typically used being non-irritating to skin and only mildly irritating to eyes.

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene/Copolymer referenser

  • ULProspector, Accessed March 2023, Webpage
  • Institute for Environmental Studies, July 2014, Report
  • Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, May 2012, ePublication

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Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.