Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy difluoroethyl PEG ether

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

PFAS

✨ Role: This ingredient is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties and to give the skin a soft, silky texture. It also helps improve the product's spreadability on the skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Considered safe in cosmetics when used in appropriate amounts according to standards established by regulatory authorities.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Note: Although this ingredient is widely used and well tolerated, it is derived from fluorinated compounds, which may raise environmental concerns. People with particularly sensitive skin should perform a patch test before use.

Found in: Primarily found in moisturizers, serums, lotions, and skin care products seeking to improve the texture and feel of the product.