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UV Filter

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

Often labeled as: Mexoryl XL

The oil-soluble broad-spectrum UVA/UVB filter.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A patented lipophilic (oil-loving) UV filter. It provides excellent broad-spectrum protection and is highly synergistic with Mexoryl SX.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Prevents sunburn, aging, and dark spots while remaining highly stable.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Allows for the creation of elegant, highly water-resistant sunscreens.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is banned in the US because it is dangerous.

The Science

It is not banned; it simply hasn't gone through the FDA's extremely slow and outdated filter approval process.