PERFLUOROPERHYDROPHENANTHRENE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

PFAS

✨ Role: Perfluoroparhydrophenylene is used for its moisturizing and smoothing properties. It improves the texture and application of cosmetic products by making them creamier. It helps form a protective barrier on the skin, giving it a soft, smooth appearance.

Ingredient type: Emollient

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, but individual reaction should always be checked on a small area of skin beforehand.

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

✨ Please note: Although this ingredient is tolerated by most skin types, it's always advisable to do a skin test for sensitive skin to rule out any risk of irritation. Due to its fluorinated nature, it is not very biodegradable.

Present in: Frequently used in moisturizers, anti-aging serums, complexion make-up and hair care products.