Polyvinyl Alcohol

A synthetic polymer of vinyl alcohol used in cosmetics as a gel-based thickener, film-forming, and binding agent.

Polyvinyl Alcohol is a water-soluble polymer often used in water-based cosmetic and skincare products. Added for its thickening, film-forming, and binding properties, Polyvinyl Alcohol is also known to clean dirt and sebum from pores - encouraging a cleaner, brighter skin complexion.