A synthetic polymer thickener.
What it is
Sodium polyacrylate is a polymer of acrylic acid in its sodium salt form. It absorbs water and thickens and stabilises gels and emulsions.
Where it is used
Found in gel creams, serums, sunscreens and masks.
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.
Functions
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Hair fixing
- Permitting physical control of hair style.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (512)
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Augenpads Cutieful Eyes · ISANA
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Hydrator · The Body Shop
- Revolution Felt & Kohl Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Bronzing Drops · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Peach Mattifying Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Blush Drops Pink Rosie · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Glow Drops Golden Star Dew · Revolution
- Revolution Liner Pow Liquid Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Cream SPF30 · Revolution
- False Lash Effect XXL · Max Factor
- Colour X-pert linka na oči · Max Factor