Ingredient
Polyethylene
Low risk
FunctionStructuring Agent
What it is — Polyethylene (INCI: Polyethylene) is a synthetic wax-like polymer used as a structuring agent.
What it does — It is commonly used to thicken and structure balms and sticks, giving anhydrous formats firmness and a stable, smooth body.
Typical use — Found in balms, sticks, rich creams and colour cosmetics.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable as a texture and structure aid; it works in the background rather than as a skin active. Those avoiding synthetic polymers for environmental reasons may wish to note it.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice.
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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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