What is the purpose of this ingredient in cosmetics?

It acts as a thickening agent and stabilizer, creating pleasant, lightweight gel-cream textures and keeping formulas evenly blended.

Is it likely to irritate sensitive skin or clog pores?

No. It is a large, inert polymer that does not penetrate the skin or clog pores, and it has an established record of skin safety.

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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Also known as: Aristoflex HMB

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations. It creates light, fresh, non-sticky gel and cream textures while maintaining emulsion stability. Because it functions as an inert rheology modifier, it does not provide direct physiological skin benefits.

Rheology modifierVegan

BenefitNone 0 / 4

RiskVery low 0 / 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this ingredient in cosmetics?: It acts as a thickening agent and stabilizer, creating pleasant, lightweight gel-cream textures and keeping formulas evenly blended.
Is it likely to irritate sensitive skin or clog pores?: No. It is a large, inert polymer that does not penetrate the skin or clog pores, and it has an established record of skin safety.