PERFLUOROHEXANE

Ingredient type: OTHER

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

PFAS

✨ Role: Perfluorohexane is used in cosmetics for its ability to improve the texture and feel of the product. It provides a smooth, light, and silky application and helps to evenly disperse other ingredients on the skin.

Ingredient type: Hydrofluorocarbon

‍⚕️ Safety: Perfluorohexane is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products when used in appropriate amounts.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Note: Although considered safe, this ingredient may raise environmental concerns, particularly due to its persistence and potential global warming effect. It does not penetrate the skin and is generally well tolerated, but as always, it is advisable to perform a skin test to check for any reactions.

Found in: Perfluorohexane is frequently used in foundations, moisturizers, and certain hair sprays to improve the application and texture of the final product.