Pvp
Pvp is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, binding agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 1,006 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PVP |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 9003-39-8 |
| Prevalence | 1,179 products (1.27% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 1,006 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 13.1%Mascaras 12.2%Gel, Pomade & Wax 10.9%Styling Creams & Sprays 8.8%Mousse & Foam 5.6%Eyebrows 5.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Pvp do in skincare?
- Pvp functions as an antistatic, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Pvp?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (13.1% of its uses).
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