PVP

Helps oil and water mix.

What it is

Short for polyvinylpyrrolidone, a polymer made in a lab, meaning a long chain of repeating units. It dissolves in water.

Forms a film that holds hair in place and helps thicken and stabilize the product.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Emulsion stabilising

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling

Forms a light filmOfficial EU function: Film forming

Helps hair hold its styleOfficial EU function: Hair fixing

Reduces staticOfficial EU function: Antistatic