Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 54 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,035 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | POLYPROPYLENE |
| Function | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 9003-07-0 |
| Prevalence | 54 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,035 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 40,500 |
Used in
Eyeshadows 20.4%Foundations 9.3%Face Primers 7.4%Color Correctors 5.6%General Moisturizers 5.6%Lipsticks 5.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Polypropylene do in skincare?
- Polypropylene functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polypropylene allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polypropylene?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeshadows (20.4% of its uses).
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