thickener

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Generally safe·Moderate evidence

A synthetic polymer thickener derived from acrylic compounds and the amino acid taurine. It is used at low concentrations to adjust viscosity and is graded low concern in safety assessments with no reported sensitization at typical cosmetic use levels.

Products with Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

100
Reequil
Oil Free Moisturiser
75
La Roche-Posay
Retinol B3 Face Serum
66
La Roche-Posay
12% Pure Vitamin C Serum

References

EU CosIng database ↗
FDA cosmetic ingredients ↗

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