Nylon-12
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Nylon-12 is a powder substance used as an absorbent and texture enhancer. | When present in high amounts in skin care or makeup products, nylon-12 tends to have mattifying properties.
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What Is Nylon-12?
Nylon-12 is a powder substance used as an absorbent and texture enhancer. When present in high amounts in skin care or makeup products, nylon-12 tends to have mattifying properties.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 4, November-December 2014, pages 47S-60S [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25568165/]
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https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/nylon-12 [https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/nylon-12]
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- NYLON-12
- Function
- Bulking, Opa CI Fying, Viscosity Controlling
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