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Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/methacrylamide copolymer
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer is a copolymer of methacrylamide and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
Synthesized in modern times as a polymer providing film-forming and conditioning properties in cosmetics. Developed to improve product texture and skin compatibility without traditional medicinal use.