Fact Sheet: Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVAL).

INCI name: Polyvinyl Alcohol.

Function: Film-forming agent, viscosity control agent.

Origin: Synthetic, plant-based.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Not regulated.

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

Risks to health: /

Risks to the environment : Aquatic ecotoxicity.

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