A synthetic polyamide polymer used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Polyamide-5 is a synthetic polymer formed by the reaction of caprolactam, laurolactam, stearyl urea caprolactam and ethylene bis-stearamide, belonging to the polyamide (nylon-type) family. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as creams and makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the molecular weight or the physical form of the polymer.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.