๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A synthetic polymer used to thicken products and leave a silky, smooth film on the skin. It holds ingredients together elegantly.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Improves the spreadability of creams and provides a matte finish.
๐ก Pro Tip
Often combined with C13-14 Isoparaffin and Laureth-7 (a blend known as Sepigel 305).
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
It is highly toxic acrylamide.
It is the *polymer* of acrylamide. Cosmetic regulations strictly ensure no toxic monomers remain.