title: Film-forming agent
text: # Film-forming agent
  
  Film-forming agents are a group of chemicals that leave a pliable, cohesive, and continuous covering over the hair or skin when applied to their surface. This film has strong hydrophilic properties and leaves a smooth feel on skin.
  
  Film-forming agents include polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), acrylates, acrylamides, and copolymers.
  
  They are commonly found as ingredients of cosmetics, particular hair-care products, but also moisturizers and other skin-care products.
  
  ## Side effects
  
  Film-forming agents can be skin sensitizers for some individuals.
  
  