"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: VP/VA COPOLYMER
- Classification: Synthetic polymer
Namely
The VP / VA copolymer is a large molecule consisting of N-vinylpyrrolidone (PV) and vinyl acetate (VA) monomers. This film-forming agent is mainly used in hair care, it helps the hair to maintain their style by preventing them from absorbing moisture. When it dries, it forms a thin layer on the skin, hair or nails. It is forbidden in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- Binding agent : Allows the cohesion of different cosmetic ingredients
- Film forming : Produces a continuous film on skin, hair or nails
- Hair fixing : Allows hair style control
This ingredient is present in 0.78% of cosmetics.
