Trifluoropropyl Dimethiconol
What Trifluoropropyl Dimethiconol is & what it does
Trifluoropropyl Dimethiconol is a fluorinated silicone polymer, a variant of dimethiconol carrying fluorinated side groups. It is commonly used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent that imparts a smooth, silky slip and a water-resistant, non-greasy finish. The fluorinated groups add extra resistance to oil and water, which is useful in long-wear and sun-care products. It is generally considered a well-tolerated silicone ingredient.
What is Trifluoropropyl Dimethiconol?
It is a fluorinated silicone polymer, a variant of dimethiconol carrying fluorinated side groups. It is used as an emollient and conditioning agent.
What does Trifluoropropyl Dimethiconol do in sunscreen?
It imparts a smooth, silky slip and a water-resistant, non-greasy finish, with the fluorinated groups adding extra resistance to oil and water. This makes it useful in long-wear and sun-care products.
Is Trifluoropropyl Dimethiconol safe?
It is generally considered a well-tolerated silicone ingredient with no concerns flagged in this catalog. It works mainly to improve texture and wear.
Sunscreens with Trifluoropropyl Dimethiconol
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Allie Extra Uv Perfect Smooth Milk SPF 50+ Pa++++
80/100
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Kanebo Allie Extra Uv Perfect Spf 50+ Pa++++
80/100
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Kanebo SENSAI Flawless Satin Foundation SPF 20
68/100