PTFE
AKA: Polytetrafluoroethylene, Teflon
Synthetic
Not Clean
Ethene, tetrafluoro-, homopolymer
CAS #
9002-84-0
Functions
Bulking
Improves Elasticity
Adds volume
Traditional Use
Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) was invented in 1938 by DuPont scientists. Adopted by the cosmetics industry in the 1960s-70s as a texture-enhancing agent and soft-focus ingredient in powder formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR