PERFLUOROISOHEXANE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

PFAS

✨ Role: Perfluoroisohexane is used in cosmetic products to improve texture and feel on the skin. It imparts a light, slippery feel, making products easier to apply.

Ingredient type: Emollient

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use following recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and not derived from animals.

✨ Worth knowing: Although it offers good texture, perfluoroisohexane is a fluorinated compound that can be poorly biodegradable. It's important to monitor its use for its environmental impacts.

Found in: It is commonly used in foundations, hair sprays and suncare products to give them a more pleasant texture and make them easier to apply.

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