Exfoliants

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Synthetic polymer and film-forming agent | Serves to thicken cosmetic formulas

Addresses

Dehydration

What Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer?

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer is a synthetic polymer and film-forming agent that also serves to thicken cosmetic formulas. It is used in low amounts in a variety of products due to its stabilizing abilities and esthetically pleasing feel.

Clinical Evidence & References

Published Research

  • Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, February 2020, Volume 586 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0927775719311240]
  • https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Vinylpyrrolidone%20Polymers_0.pdf [https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Vinylpyrrolidone%20Polymers_0.pdf]

How widely it's used

3.6%
of skincare products contain this ingredient — placing it in the top 50% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in: Moisturisers Treatments Sunscreens

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

Show identifiers
INCI Name
AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER
Function
Viscosity Controlling

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