Drometrizole Trisiloxane
Chemical UV Filter
Chemical UV filters are synthetic compounds that absorb and dissipate harmful UV rays, providing sun protection by converting UV radiation into heat energy.
Silicon
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
Explained
Drometrizole Trisiloxane is a UV filter that provides both UV-A (344 nm) and UV-B (303 nm) protection.
This ingredient is photostable and studies show it to be generally safe and effective. The compound Meroxyl XL is owned by L'Oreal while Drometrizole trisiloxane can be found in other sunscreen brands.
It is currently approved for use in the EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan. However, it is not yet approved for use in the US.
This ingredient is often used with other sunscreen ingredients, such as Ecamsule.
See all 188 products with Drometrizole Trisiloxane
Users who like it
45%
Users who avoid it
55%
What it does
UV Absorber
An agent that absorbs uv rays
UV Filter
An agent that filters out certain uv rays
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
7%
References
Products with Drometrizole Trisiloxane
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33742
INCI Name
DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE
All Functions
UV Absorber, UV Filter