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Polyethylene

Our database includes 1,756 products that contain Polyethylene.

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.

You should know

What it is

Exfoliant
Community Rating
Very Disliked

What it does

Abrasive An agent used to wear away the surface of skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
3.3%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 78649
INCI Name POLYETHYLENE
All Functions Abrasive, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling