Ingredient
POLYVINYL STEARYL ETHER
Substance information
Polymer or copolymer based on vinyl alcohol or vinyl esters and possibly other monomers. This ingredient contains stearyl alcohol (1-octadecanol) as alcoholic component. "Ether" refers to a connection product (condensation product) of two alcohols.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
FILM FORMING
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintains the skin in good condition
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.