Polyethylene

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Homopolymer of ethylene monomers

Purpose

A synthetic polymer whose many uses in cosmetics depend on whether it is used in solid, wax, or liquid forms. In solid form it can be an abrasive; wax and liquid forms serve as binding or thickening agents and film-formers.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Texture Enhancer, Polymer, Film-Forming Agent

INCI Purpose

ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

Polyethylene is a synthetic polymer whose many uses in cosmetics depend on whether it is used in solid, wax, or liquid forms. In solid form it can be an abrasive; wax and liquid forms serve as binding or thickening agents and film-formers.

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