Very Disliked
Polyethylene
Exfoliant
Exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and may aid in unclogging pores, smoothing rough skin, and help to increase hydration of skin.
Explained
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
See all 2,457 products with Polyethylene
Users who like it
4%
Users who avoid it
96%
What it does
Abrasive
An agent used to wear away the surface of skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
3%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Polyethylene
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78649
INCI Name
POLYETHYLENE
All Functions
Abrasive, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
