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Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
Polyvinyl Alcohol · PVA
A water-soluble synthetic polymer used as a film former, common in peel-off masks.
What it does
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. As the water evaporates it dries into a continuous, peelable film, which is what lets peel-off masks lift off in one piece; it also thickens and stabilizes formulas. It is a film-and-texture ingredient rather than a skin active.
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