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HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer

What HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer is & what it does

A soft, spherical powder that gives a silky slip and soft-focus blur while absorbing oil. It refines texture and mattifies.

What does HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer do in skincare?

HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer typically used as a film former and texture enhancer. It can help create a smooth, even surface and improve the wear or feel of a product. In sunscreens, film-forming polymers like this may help the formula spread evenly and stay in place.

Is HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer comedogenic?

There is little published comedogenicity data for this polymer, so a reliable rating is not available. It is a large crosspolymer that tends to sit on the skin surface as a film rather than penetrate. As with any film former, results on acne-prone skin depend on the overall formula, and patch testing is sensible.

Is HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer natural or synthetic?

It is synthetic. The name reflects a crosslinked polymer built from a diisocyanate (HDI), polypropylene glycol (PPG), and polycaprolactone, all lab-made building blocks combined into one network.

Sunscreens with HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer

We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:

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