POLYAMIDE-5 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
POLYAMIDE-5
Safety grade: A
Polyamide-5 is a synthetic polymer, similar to nylon, that is used in skincare and cosmetic products. It forms a lightweight, breathable film on the skin's surface.
This ingredient conditions and smooths the skin by creating a soft, flexible coating that helps improve skin feel, texture, and appearance while allowing the skin to breathe.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A