Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVAL).

Origin: Synthetic, plant-based.

Risks to the environment : Aquatic ecotoxicity.

INCI name: Polyvinyl Alcohol.

Where to find it / them? : Face mask, mascaras, face scrub, peel-off masks, eyebrow gel, face cream, patches, eyebrow and lip scrub.

Function: Film-forming agent, viscosity control agent.

Risks to health: /

More information : Also used as a food additive (E1203).

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Not regulated.