Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer

AKA “Modified Corn Starch Polymer, Cross-linked Corn Starch”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Corn starch/acrylamide/sodium acrylate copolymer

AKA: Modified Corn Starch Polymer, Cross-linked Corn Starch

Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

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Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Synthetic

Clean

Corn-starch, reaction products with 2-propenamide and sodium 2-propenoate Science: Functions: Antistatic, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Hair Fixing, Light Stabilizer Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: III/66

Form

Powder

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Functions

Antistatic

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Hair Fixing

Light Stabilizer

Shields from UV damage

Traditional Use

This is a modern synthetic polymer developed in late-20th century cosmetic chemistry to create absorbent, water-resistant films. Designed as a contemporary alternative to natural starch for enhanced performance in cosmetic suspensions and film-forming applications.