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Polyacrylamide

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Quick verdict

High concern

Polyacrylamide skin safety dashboard

Polyacrylamide scores 45/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

4/5

High pore-clogging risk signal for acne-prone skin.

Fungal acne safe

Review

Review the full formula before using on Malassezia-prone skin.

Pregnancy safe

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Ask a clinician before using during pregnancy or nursing.

Skin types to avoid

Acne-prone, Oily, Sensitive

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Polyacrylamide and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Polyacrylamide. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Polyacrylamide clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 4/5

Polyacrylamide has an estimated comedogenic risk of 4/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number means a stronger pore-clogging signal for acne-prone skin.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: is Polyacrylamide toxic or safe?

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Polyacrylamide currently scores 45/100 with a medium concern level. The main practical risk is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where this ingredient appears with other potentially irritating ingredients.

Is Polyacrylamide safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Polyacrylamide a safety score of 45/100 with a medium concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should avoid Polyacrylamide?

Acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin types should be cautious with this ingredient.

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Found in 1 Products

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Spa luxury shave cream

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A thickening agent that may contain trace amounts of residual acrylamide, a substance of concern for human health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polyacrylamide and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Polyacrylamide. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Polyacrylamide appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Polyacrylamide clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Polyacrylamide has an estimated comedogenic risk of 4/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number means a stronger pore-clogging signal for acne-prone skin.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: is Polyacrylamide toxic or safe?
Polyacrylamide currently scores 45/100 with a medium concern level. The main practical risk is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where this ingredient appears with other potentially irritating ingredients.
Is Polyacrylamide safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Polyacrylamide a safety score of 45/100 with a medium concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should avoid Polyacrylamide?
Acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin types should be cautious with this ingredient.