Ingredient
MALTODEXTRIN/VP COPOLYMER
Substance information
Dextrins or cyclodextrins are degradation products of starch (maltodextrins). Polymer or copolymer based on vinyl pyrrolidone and possibly other monomers. "Copolymer" refers to a polymer composed of several different (mostly two) basic units (monomers).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
FILM FORMING
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
Origin
plant/synthetic (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
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.