Ingredient
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Low risk
FunctionThickener
What it is — Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer (INCI of the same name), a synthetic associative copolymer.
What it does — It is commonly used to thicken and stabilize, building viscosity and a cushiony feel while helping keep the formula uniform.
Typical use — Found in creams, lotions, gels and styling products where a controlled, non-runny texture is preferred.
Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin and scalp types; it adjusts feel and flow rather than acting as an active ingredient.
Safety — Rated low risk as a large polymer used at low levels with no notable toxicity concern. This is general information rather than medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — a large, non-penetrating polymer used at low levels with no notable toxicity concern.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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