Film Former
POLYESTER-38
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A polyester of hydrogenated dimer-dilinoleic acid and propanediol capped with fatty alcohols, used as a long-wear emollient and film-former in lipsticks and skincare. High molecular weight gives an excellent skin profile.
Function
Skin benefits
- Long-wear film-former
- High-performance emollient
- Plant-based dimer-acid origin
Known concerns
- Synthetic polymer with limited biodegradability
- Specialty material with niche use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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