Ingredient

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Low risk

FunctionEmulsifier

What it is — Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (INCI of the same name), a synthetic polymeric emulsifier and thickener.

What it does — It is commonly used to blend oil and water into a stable, uniform formula while also building a smooth, cushiony texture.

Typical use — Found in creams, lotions, gel-creams and serums that need reliable emulsion stability and pleasant flow.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types; it works on the formula's structure rather than acting as a skin active.

Safety — Rated low risk as a large polymer used at low levels. This is general information rather than medical advice; patch-test finished products if your skin is easily irritated.

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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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