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Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
A synthetic gelling polymer used to thicken formulas and keep oil and water emulsions stable.
What it does
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a synthetic polymer that swells in water to form a smooth gel. It thickens a formula, suspends particles, and stabilizes emulsions, and it works across a wide pH range, so it is common in serums and creams. It is a texture-and-stability ingredient rather than a skin active.
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