Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer

Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer 1
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AKA: Maltodextrin VP copolymer, Polyvinylpyrrolidone maltodextrin copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
OriginDerived from maltodextrin (plant-derived polysaccharide) and vinyl pyrrolidone (petroleum-derived monomer). Synthesized through polymerization reaction linking maltodextrin and VP monomers into a copolymer film-former.
Maltodextrin, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone
CAS #
1323833-56-2
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.35–3%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR