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Fact Sheet: Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVAL).
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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).