VP/Eicosene Copolymer

Bueno

Agente formador de película

No known benefits

VP/Eicosene Copolymer at a glance

  • Film-forming agent often used in water-resistant sunscreens to improve adherence to skin
  • Also works as a viscosity-increasing agent to enhance texture
  • Sometimes included in lipstick formulations to add luster/shine
  • Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

VP/Eicosene Copolymer description

Synthetic ingredient VP/eicosene copolymer plays multiple roles in cosmetic formulas, including acting as a film-forming agent and viscosity-increasing agent that enhances texture. It is often used in water-resistant sunscreen products, as it is believed to help sunscreens adhere better to skin and resist prematurely breaking down in water. It does not, however, last for hours, which is why you must reapply water-resistant sunscreens at regular intervals. One study also compared VP/eicosene copolymer’s ability to disperse pigments and add luster (shine) to lipstick formulations, with the results showing it outperformed other types of polymers. In 2018, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel reevaluated VP/eicosene copolymer and reconfirmed its status as “safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration.” Their report surveyed products containing up to an 8% concentration.

VP/Eicosene Copolymer references

  • Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, May 2019, pages 1075-1082
  • Contact Dermatitis, January 2019, page 63
  • The Cosmetic Ingredient Review, January 2019, pages 1-46
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2011, pages 317-325

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.