PEG-8 Methyl Ether Triethoxysilane
A silane-based surface treatment used to coat mineral UV filter pigments, improving their dispersion and cosmetic elegance in sunscreen formulas.
Benefits
- ✓Coats mineral UV filter particles for improved dispersion and hydrophilicity
- ✓Improves texture and reduces whitening in mineral sunscreens
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A silane-based surface treatment used to coat mineral UV filter pigments, improving their dispersion and cosmetic elegance in sunscreen formulas. As an surfactant ingredient, it is particularly valued for coats mineral uv filter particles for improved dispersion and hydrophilicity and improves texture and reduces whitening in mineral sunscreens.
Skin type guide
Generally well-tolerated across skin types. Patch testing is still recommended when introducing any new ingredient.
How to use it
Used as part of a cleanser, so placement is straightforward — it's your first step, applied to damp skin and rinsed off thoroughly. Avoid overwashing, which can disrupt the skin barrier.