Perfluorohexane
What Perfluorohexane is & what it does
Perfluorohexane is a fully fluorinated synthetic liquid in the perfluorocarbon family. In cosmetic formulas it is used as a solvent and carrier, valued for being inert, highly volatile, and able to carry oxygen. Its very light, non-greasy feel makes it useful in specialty skincare and sunscreen textures.
Is Perfluorohexane safe?
Perfluorohexane is an inert, fully fluorinated liquid used as a carrier and solvent in cosmetics, and it is generally regarded as well tolerated on skin at the levels used. It is chemically stable and non-reactive, so topical sensitivity is uncommon.
What does Perfluorohexane do in skincare?
It is used as a solvent and carrier and to create a very light, non-greasy texture. Because it is volatile and can carry oxygen, it is found in specialty skincare and sunscreen formulas where a weightless, fast-spreading feel is desired.
Is Perfluorohexane natural or synthetic?
Perfluorohexane is synthetic. It is a man-made perfluorocarbon in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced by fluorine, so it is produced industrially rather than sourced from nature.
Sunscreens with Perfluorohexane
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Oil Fee Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer Spf 50+
84/100
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it Cosmetics CC Cream Oil- Free Matte SPF 40
84/100
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it Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer With Spf 50+
82/100
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it Cosmetics It CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+
81/100
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it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream With SPF 50+
81/100
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it Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Cc+ Oil-Free Matte With Spf 40
81/100
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it Cosmetics Anti-Aging Armour
80/100