Luviskol® Plus is a nonionic film-forming agent for hair setting products with excellent holding power. It is soluble in ethanol, isopropanol, and water/alcohol mixtures, making it suitable for aerosol sprays, pump sprays, and lotions. It provides excellent curl retention, even in high humidity, and a strong hold while leaving hair feeling less sticky. Its low odor makes it perfect for fragrance-free formulations.
INCI Name: Polyvinylcaprolactam
Ingredient Origin: Mineral Origin
Functions: Film Former
Benefit Claims: Curl Retention, Ease of Styling, Film Forming, Humidity defying, Low Odor, Non-Irradiated, Non-Sticky, Strong Hold
Labeling Claims: Antioxidants-free, Clean at Sephora, Nanomaterials-free, Not Tested on Animals, Preservative-free, Solvent-free
Certifications & Compliance: EU Ecolabel, ISO 9001, Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Synonyms: 2 H -Azepin-2-one, 1-ethenylhexahydro-, Homopolymer, 2 H -Azepin-2-one, Hexahydro-1-vinyl-, Polymers, N -Vinylcaprolactam Homopolymer, N -Vinylcaprolactam Polymer, N -Vinyl-ε-caprolactam Homopolymer, Poly(N -vinylcaprolactam), Poly(N -vinyl-ε-caprolactam), Poly(vinylcaprolactam), Vinylcaprolactam Homopolymer