Ingredient glossary / Texture and thickener
Acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
On the label: Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer · Texture and thickener
What it is
A synthetic thickener that gives serums and gel-creams a silky, non-sticky texture.
Texture and thickeners: Thickeners and film formers give a product its body and feel, from gums to silicones.
In the research
2 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics · International journal of toxicology, 2024
- Challenging the safety and efficacy of topically applied chlorogenic acid, apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin by HET-CAM, HPLC-TBARS-EVSC, and laser Doppler flowmetry · Frontiers in chemistry, 2024
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other texture and thickeners
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