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.
It 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 3,113 products with Polyethylene
                      Users who like it
                      
                    
                        7%
                      
                    
                      Users who avoid it
                      
              
                        93%
                      
                    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