Film Former
HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEIC ACID/HEXANEDIOL COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A plant-derived polyester from hydrogenated dimer dilinoleic acid (from sunflower or safflower) and 1,6-hexanediol. Conditions hair and smooths skin with an excellent safety profile typical of fatty-acid polyesters.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant-derived film-forming polymer
- Conditions hair and smooths skin
- Stable, biodegradable polyester
Known concerns
- Heavy molecular weight may feel occlusive
- Limited specific cosmetic safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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Same plant / compound family
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