Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent Polymer; Thickener; Film Former
The high-molecular-weight polymer is unlikely to penetrate intact skin. Residual acrylic acid monomers may cause irritation if manufacturing purity is inadequate; environmental persistence is a separate concern.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
The high-molecular-weight polymer is unlikely to penetrate intact skin. Residual acrylic acid monomers may cause irritation if manufacturing purity is inadequate; environmental persistence is a separate concern.
What it does
Thickens formulas, absorbs water, and stabilizes emulsions.
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.