PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
What PEG/PPG-9/2 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.
What does PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether is used in skincare and sunscreen formulas mainly as a solvent and conditioning agent. It helps dissolve and carry other ingredients and can improve the texture and spreadability of the product. It belongs to the PEG and PPG ether family of synthetic ingredients.
Is PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether natural or synthetic?
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether is a synthetic ingredient, produced from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units. It is manufactured in a controlled process to serve as a reliable solvent and texture aid. It is not a naturally occurring substance.
Is PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether safe?
PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether is a commonly used cosmetic ingredient that is generally considered well tolerated at the levels used in finished products. It serves a functional role as a solvent rather than as an active. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities can vary, so patch testing a new product is sensible.
Sunscreens with PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
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Shiseido Perfect Sun Protector Hydro Gel Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
77/100
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Shiseido The Perfect Protector SPF 50+/Pa++++ (SEA)
77/100
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Anessa Sunscreen Spray
76/100
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Shiseido Expert Sun Protector Face Cream SPF 50+
74/100
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Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk N SPF 50+ Pa++++
71/100
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Shiseido Urban Environment Vita-clear Sunscreen SPF 42
66/100
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 60+
66/100
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Spf 50
65/100
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Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick Spf 50+
65/100