Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Acrylate Crosspolymer

Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Acrylate Crosspolymer

AKA “Silicone-modified acrylate polymer, Film-former”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Styrene/acrylates/dimethicone acrylate crosspolymer

AKA: Silicone-modified acrylate polymer, Film-former

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Not Clean

Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Acrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Styrene, Dimethicone Acrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters crosslinked with divinylbenzene

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

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

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic crosspolymer combining styrene, acrylates, and silicone components, developed in the late 20th century as a film-forming and conditioning agent for cosmetics and skincare products.