PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer

PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, hair fixing agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-800/POLYVINYL ALCOHOL COPOLYMER
FunctionFILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inOther
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Prescription 100%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer do in skincare?
PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer functions as a film forming, hair fixing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-800/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Other products, especially prescription (100% of its uses).

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