Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a highly versatile polymer that performs various functions in both leave-on and rinse-off hair care applications. This polymer is used in styling aids and deep cleansing shampoos.
For hair styling, the film-forming Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is truly multifunctional. In styling aids, such as lotions, spritzes, mousses, and waxes, it provides flexible styling and manageability without a stiff hold. It covers hair with a flexible film, fixing the style in place, and easing combing and brushing.
Thanks to conductive properties, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate allows it to quickly dissipate the electric charge generated by combing or brushing. This property allows formulators to use it as an anti-static agent avoiding sticky or greasy ingredients.
In addition, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate provides protection from this type of thermal damage. A hair dryer or curling iron can damage hair during styling affected by high temperatures. The ingredient incorporated in the leave-on application forms thermally stable strong flexible films well above 300°F (150°C).Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a unique skin-tightening humectant. It is a high molecular weight polystyrene sulfonate, sodium salt, supplied as an aqueous solution. For skincare, it is a film that shrinks upon drying, making it ideal for providing skin-tightening properties. It does not impart any stickiness and greasiness and acts as an effective humectant. It is ideal for facial masks and skincare products at a typical use level of 5-20%,
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