PTFE
PTFE
Is PTFE safe in skincare?
CIR safe as used
PFAS banCalifornia has banned intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics since 2025. This is a legal rule for the whole chemical class, not a finding on this ingredient.
Based on
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Safe as used · CIR report 761 conclusion
- Reference: State of California
legal ban: PFAS class (California) · California bans intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics from 2025 (whole-class ban)
Is PTFE classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is PTFE regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Products that list this ingredient
6 products in our catalog list this ingredient.
- RoCRetinol Correxion Max Daily Hydration Creme
- NeutrogenaRapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream
- NeutrogenaRapid Tone Repair Correcting Cream
- Urban DecayUrban Decay Mini Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette Medium Tones
- Urban DecayUrban Decay Naked2 Basics Matte Eyeshadow Palette
- Urban DecayUrban Decay Naked3 Soft Pink Eyeshadow Palette
Sources (2)
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
- Reference: State of California
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.