CROSSPOLYMER ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is typically used as a texture builder, viscosity modifier, stabilizer, or film-forming polymer in gels, creams, sunscreens, and makeup.
What does CROSSPOLYMER do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is typically used as a texture builder, viscosity modifier, stabilizer, or film-forming polymer in gels, creams, sunscreens, and makeup.
Is CROSSPOLYMER clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it often creates friction because many versions are synthetic, highly processed polymers rather than simple biodegradable materials. Skin irritation is usually low, but standards may flag it for polymer persistence rather than direct skin compatibility.
Is CROSSPOLYMER sustainable?
This material is commonly petroleum-derived or partly synthetic and is generally not considered readily biodegradable. Its environmental profile depends on particle form, solubility, and exact chemistry, but persistence is the main concern.
Is CROSSPOLYMER COSMOS-approved?
It is generally not aligned with COSMOS-natural or COSMOS-organic when it refers to a synthetic crosslinked polymer. From a Green Chemistry view, it scores poorly on renewable sourcing and end-of-life biodegradability, even though it can be effective at very low use levels.
How does CROSSPOLYMER work chemically?
The molecule is a crosslinked polymer network that can swell in water or oil phases, helping structure formulas and suspend pigments, droplets, or UV filters. Typical use levels vary widely by chemistry, but many cosmetic versions are used around 0.1% to 2%, with performance shaped by electrolyte load, pH, and shear during processing.
Last updated 2026-05-14