Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) ek synthetic, water-soluble polymer hai jo peel-off masks mein commonly use hota hai. Cosmetic formulations mein iska use film-forming, thickening aur binding agent ke taur pe hota hai. Yeh skin par ek flexible film banata hai jo easily peel off kiya ja sakta hai. Dry skin ke liye accha hai kyunki yeh skin ko khareed nahi karata. Light aur non-sticky texture deta hai. Masks aur cleansing products mein popular ingredient hai.