OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Ethylene/VA Copolymer
An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer used to improve flexibility, adhesion, and wear resistance. It is considered safe for topical use but is a persistent synthetic polymer with limited biodegradability.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Use With Caution
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer used to improve flexibility, adhesion, and wear resistance. It is considered safe for topical use but is a persistent synthetic polymer with limited biodegradability.
What it does
Film Former; Binder; Opacifying Agent
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.