PERFLUOROMETHYLCYCLOHEXANE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

PFAS

✨ Role: Perfluoromethylcyclohexane is used in cosmetic products for its ability to improve formula texture. It provides a soft, silky feel on the skin, helping other active ingredients to disperse evenly.

Ingredient type: Emollient

‍⚕️ Safety: this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, although it is always important to check individual skin reaction.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and is generally suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Perfluoromethylcyclohexane is chosen for its chemical stability and compatibility with various other cosmetic ingredients. However, as it is a fluorinated compound, its environmental impact is the subject of ongoing discussion and research.

Present in: creams, lotions, foundations and certain hair care products for their smoothing and texture-enhancing effects.

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