Siloxanetriol Alginate
What Siloxanetriol Alginate is & what it does
Siloxanetriol Alginate is a hybrid of silicon (as siloxanetriol) and alginate, a polysaccharide from brown seaweed. It is generally used as a conditioning and film-forming agent, combining the smoothing feel of a silicon compound with the moisture-binding nature of alginate. It typically appears in serums and creams marketed for firmness and hydration. It is not a UV filter and has no listed concerns.
What is Siloxanetriol Alginate?
It is a hybrid ingredient combining silicon, as siloxanetriol, with alginate, a polysaccharide from brown seaweed. It is used as a conditioning and film-forming agent.
What does Siloxanetriol Alginate do in skincare?
It generally provides a smooth, silicon-like feel together with the moisture-binding nature of alginate, appearing in serums and creams marketed for firmness and hydration. It is not a UV filter.
Is Siloxanetriol Alginate safe?
It is generally considered safe as used in cosmetics and has no listed concerns here.
Sunscreens with Siloxanetriol Alginate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Dot & Key Under Eye Cream- Vitamin C + E Super Bright SPF 30
68/100
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Sensilis Upgrade Chrono Lift Day Cream Spf 20
64/100