Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Acrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Silicone-modified acrylate polymer, Film-former

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Not Clean

OriginComposed of styrene, dimethicone acrylate, and acrylic acid monomers from petrochemical sources. Synthesized through free radical polymerization and crosslinked with divinylbenzene to form a copolymer network.

Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Acrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Styrene, Dimethicone Acrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters crosslinked with divinylbenzene

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Whole Foods Premium Body Care Ulta Conscious Beauty Beauty Heroes

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