Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylic Polymer, Thickening Polymer
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Clean
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and steareth-25 methacrylate monomers
Form
Powder
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosspolymer developed in the late 20th century for cosmetic applications as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer. No traditional or historical use exists.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR