WHAT IS IT Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic ingredient made from acrylic acid.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
It’s often used to gel, emulsify and thicken formulations. Additionally, it also has film-forming and skin conditioning capabilities.
WHAT IS IT DERIVED FROM?
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is made from acrylic acid which is most commonly derived from petroleum.
IS IT SENSITIVE SKIN FRIENDLY?
If you are sensitive to petrochemicals such as synthetic fragrance, benzene, mineral oil, paraffin wax, polyethylene glycol, or isopropyl alcohol. You may have a sensitivity to this ingredient. Also, if you are sensitive to sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate, you may encounter some sensitivity to this as well.
Additionally, acrylate allergy is very common and is known to cause contact dermatitis in those allergic to acrylic acid or petroleum byproducts. You can read more about acrylate allergy here.
If you have sensitive skin, you know that a reaction can flare from any ingredient. Patch testing is key in determining whether an ingredient is tolerated or not.
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Here is a safety assessment conducted by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel on the safety of using alkyl acrylates in cosmetics.
Interested in knowing how this ingredient interacts with sensitive skin? Read this article for more details.
Remember, the “safety” of skincare ingredients is not a one size fits all. What’s considered safe for some, may not be safe for others. Use this information as a tool, and not a final say. Your personal experience is the best indicator as to whether an ingredient/product is appropriate for you and your skincare needs.