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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer · C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A thickener that swells in water so creams stay uniform and gels hold their shape — it just sits on the surface.
What it does
It swells in water to thicken a product and keep oil and water from separating, so a cream stays smooth and a gel holds its shape. It’s used in small amounts for texture and stays on the skin’s surface without doing anything to skin itself.
Also known as
carbomer-type thickener
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