Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
AKA “Modified Starch Polymer”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Starch/acrylates/acrylamide copolymer
AKA: Modified Starch Polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Starch/Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a polymer of starch, acrylamide and a monomer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic polymer created by combining starch with acrylic polymers. Developed in the late 20th century as a film-former and viscosity modifier for cosmetics, designed to provide texture and stability while incorporating a renewable starch component.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR