Ptfe
What Ptfe is & what it does
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is a synthetic fluoropolymer best known under the trade name Teflon. In cosmetics it is used as a slip and bulking agent, giving foundations, primers, and sunscreens a smooth, silky glide over the skin. Its very low surface friction is the property that makes skin feel soft and helps products spread evenly.
What does PTFE do in skincare?
PTFE is used as a slip and bulking agent that gives foundations, primers, and sunscreens a smooth, silky glide. Its very low surface friction helps products spread evenly and makes the skin feel soft.
Is PTFE safe?
PTFE used in cosmetics is a chemically stable, inert polymer applied to the skin's surface, and it is generally considered safe in finished products. People who prefer to avoid fluoropolymers may choose to check labels, but topical cosmetic use differs from concerns raised about high-temperature cookware.
Is PTFE natural or synthetic?
PTFE is fully synthetic, a manufactured fluoropolymer also known by the trade name Teflon. It does not occur in nature and is produced industrially.
Sunscreens with Ptfe
We rate 17 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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See lit Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
83/100
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Avene Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Fluid Spf 50
80/100
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Avene Very High Protection Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream For Intolerant Skin
78/100
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Avene Tinted Mineral Fluid Spf 50+ (Canada)
78/100
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Avene Fluido Mineral Color Spf 50+
77/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Max Crème Spf 100
76/100
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Avene Mineral Fluid Spf 50+ (Canada)
76/100
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Avene Mineral Fluid Spf 50
76/100
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Avene Mineral Fluid SPF 50+
73/100
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Olay Total Effects 7 In One Day Cream Gentle SPF 15
72/100