Ingredient
sodium polyacrylate
Low risk
FunctionThickener
What it is
Sodium polyacrylate is a synthetic polymer used as a thickener and to build gel viscosity; it is also a strong water-binder.
What it does
It creates smooth, stable gel textures, helps suspend ingredients and can give products a fresh, cushiony feel.
Typical use
Found in gels, serums, masks and creams, usually at low levels as a texture agent.
Safety
Graded low risk as an inert, non-irritating thickening polymer. It contributes texture rather than any active effect and is generally well tolerated. Patch-test if your skin is highly reactive. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk - thickener/film-forming polymer, inert and non-irritating.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 0 DHALIORA products
Not currently in any DHALIORA product.
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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