Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
AKA “Acrylamide Acrylates Copolymer, Hair Conditioning Polymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/acrylamide copolymer
AKA: Acrylamide Acrylates Copolymer, Hair Conditioning Polymer
Synthetic · Hair Fixing · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Synthetic
Clean
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a copolymer of acrylamide and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters. Science: Functions: Hair Fixing, Moisturising Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: III/66
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Hair Fixing
Moisturising
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic copolymer created for cosmetic texture modification in the late 20th century. Used as a thickener and film-former with no traditional antecedent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
3
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-3
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR