SODIUM POLYACRYLATE STARCH cosmetic ingredient

Description

2-Propenoic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer, polymer with starch (graft)

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ABSORBENT : Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.

BINDING : Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.

EMULSION STABILISING : Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

FILM FORMING : Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.