PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
What PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer 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.
What does PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer is a polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol block copolymer used mainly as a humectant and solvent. In skincare and sunscreens it helps attract water and can assist in keeping a formula stable and uniform. It also improves the texture and feel of the product.
Is PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer safe?
PEG/PPG copolymers are widely used in cosmetics and are generally considered safe at the levels found in finished products. They are water-soluble and used as functional ingredients rather than actives. This is general information and not medical advice.
Is PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer natural or synthetic?
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer is a synthetic ingredient. It is produced by polymerizing ethylene oxide and propylene oxide into a defined copolymer. It does not come from a plant or animal in its finished form.
Sunscreens with PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
We rate 16 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Biotalk Sunscreen SPF 50
83/100
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VT Cica Sun Spray Spf 50+ / Pa+++
80/100
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BioAqua UV Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 Pa++++
76/100
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Mizon Snail Repair Intensive BB Cream SPF 50
74/100
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Chalonese Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++
74/100
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3LAB Perfect Sunscreen Spf 50
69/100
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Isa Knox 365 Sun Cream
68/100
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Zo skin health Broad-spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
67/100
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Cellular Laboratories Cellular Laboratories® De-Aging Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
65/100
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RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Day Cream SPF 30
65/100