Povidone in Cosmetics

Application of PVP in hair care products: 

Hair retainers containing PVP can form an elastic and shiny film on the hair, which has a qualitative effect, is dust-free, not easy to peel off, but very easy to wash.

Application of PVP in skin care products: 

PVP has the function of forming a non-occlusive film and moisturizing, and its structure is similar to that of protein, so it has good affinity with the skin, making it widely used in skin care products, greatly improving the feeling and efficacy of skin care products. For example, the film-forming effect of PVP makes it used in anti-fouling creams and sunscreens. For example, the complexing effect of PVP makes it a detoxifying agent in skin care products to reduce or eliminate the chemical irritation of active substances in the product to the skin, eyes, etc., and is widely used in products such as lipsticks and skin care lotions.