Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy difluorohydroxyethyl ether

Ingredient type:  FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

PFAS

✨ Role: This substance is used primarily as a skin conditioner or texturizing agent. It can improve the feel of products on the skin, leaving a smooth, silky finish. In addition, it provides a soft, greaseless feel.

Ingredient type: Emollient

‍⚕️ Safety: this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics, but users with sensitive skin should always do a patch test.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered vegan because it is synthetic and does not come from animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: Although it improves the texture of products, it belongs to a class of chemical compounds known as perfluorocarbons that may pose environmental concerns regarding their persistence. Environmentally conscious consumers may choose to avoid it.

Found in: This ingredient is frequently found in make-up products such as foundations, powders and lipsticks, as well as in some moisturizers.

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