Polyisoprene
Polyisoprene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 21 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 25 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | POLYISOPRENE |
| Function | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 9003-31-0 |
| Prevalence | 21 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 25 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 47.6%Eyeshadows 14.3%Blushes 4.8%Exfoliators 4.8%Eye Moisturizers 4.8%Eyebrows 4.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyisoprene do in skincare?
- Polyisoprene functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyisoprene allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polyisoprene?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (47.6% of its uses).
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