PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
What PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether is & what it does
A silicone emulsifier used to build stable water-in-silicone sunscreens with a light, smooth feel. It helps the formula spread evenly and resist water.
Is PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether safe?
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether is a synthetic polymer used as a solvent and conditioning agent, and it is generally considered safe at cosmetic concentrations. It is water-soluble and typically used in small amounts. As with any ingredient, sensitive skin may prefer a patch test.
What does PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether functions as a solvent and skin-conditioning agent that helps keep a formula uniform and pleasant to apply. It can also assist in dissolving other ingredients. It is a supporting, texture-related component rather than an active.
Is PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether natural or synthetic?
PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether is a synthetic ingredient, a copolymer ether made from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units. It is manufactured under controlled conditions for consistent quality. It is not a plant-derived or naturally occurring substance.
Sunscreens with PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
We rate 12 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Elixir Day Care Revolution Tone Up SPF 50+
88/100
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Shiseido White Lucent Day Emulsion Broad Spectrum Spf 23
61/100
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Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Protective Emulsion W Spf 18
60/100
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Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkleresist24 Day Emulsion Spf 18
59/100
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Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Fortifying Emulsion Spf 22
54/100
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Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Fortifying Cream Spf 22
53/100
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Shiseido Future Solution Lx Total Protective Emulsion Spf 20
52/100
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Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Protective Cream Spf 20
52/100
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Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream Spf 23
51/100
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Shiseido Essential Energy Day Cream Spf 20
51/100