INCI Name: PVP
Long-Name: Polyvinylpyrrolidone.
Action: PVP has many functions including thickening, film forming and hair styling. It requires the presence of water to hydate the granules and as such is un-suitable for anhydrous formulations (water free, oil based). PVP is quite hygroscopic so it will become sticky in humid environments and that can affect its hair styling ability. In hair styling gels PVP is generally blended with other polymeric film formers that can better tolerate humidity, that said PVP can be used alone.
Directions for use: Add to water phase and mix well using either a propellar mixer or homogeniser.
Use Level: 0.1-5%
Applications:
* Can be used in mascarra to help adhere colour to the eyelash.
* For sunscreens and active cosmetics where good skin adhesion is desirable.
* For hair styling.
* For Stabilising emulsions - this can be used as a water based thickener in the same way that xanthan gum or carbomer could be used.
* Gelling agent in toothpaste.
* Film former in gel or clay masks to help with drying and setting.
Manufacturing Conditions: Heat and pH Stable.
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