Polystyrene
Polystyrene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 1,015 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | POLYSTYRENE |
| Function | FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 9003-53-6 |
| Prevalence | 11 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 1,015 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 18,100 |
Used in
Sunscreens 36.4%Facial Treatments 27.3%Grooming Tools 9.1%Makeup Applicators 9.1%Nail Care 9.1%Other Styling 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Polystyrene do in skincare?
- Polystyrene functions as a film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Polystyrene?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (36.4% of its uses).
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