Film Former
LAURYL ACRYLATE/VA CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A crosslinked acrylate polymer used as a gentle physical exfoliant or texturizer. The polymer itself is inert; some uses (microbeads) face EU rinse-off restrictions due to microplastic environmental concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- High-MW exfoliating polymer
- Not skin-absorbed
- Used in physical exfoliants and texturizers
- Stable in formulations
Known concerns
- Polymer microbeads face EU regulatory pressure (microplastic concerns)
- Free monomer residuals require manufacturing controls
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related film formers
Same plant / compound family
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