Skin Conditioning

Acrylates/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

INCI: ACRYLATES/BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Acrylates/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?

Acrylates/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (INCI: ACRYLATES/BIS-HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Crosslinked polymer of bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.

Its declared cosmetic functions are hair fixing and skin conditioning.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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