PVP/VA/Vinyl Propionate Copolymer

AKA: Polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate/vinyl propionate copolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl acetate, and vinyl propionate monomers from petrochemical sources. Produced through free-radical polymerization of these three monomers to form a copolymer film-forming resin.

2-Ppyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl, polymer with ethenyl acetate and ethenyl propanaote

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Antistatic

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Hair Fixing

Viscosity Controlling

Reduces Static

Creates Protective Barrier

Controls Viscosity

Locks In Moisture

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Creates protective layer

Reduces flyaways

Holds hair in place

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2024

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR