Polysilicone-15 for normal skin
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⚡ Quick answer: Does Polysilicone-15 suit normal skin? Silicone-backboned UVB filter with a notably light feel. What it does for normal skin, when to use it (AM), and how to work it into a Korean routine.
Is Polysilicone-15 good for normal skin?
A UV filter attached to a silicone backbone, permitted in Korea and the EU but not in the United States — one small piece of why Korean sunscreens feel the way they do. It absorbs UVB, stays put on skin thanks to its size, and adds almost no weight. Not a UVA filter, so it always travels in company.
Why it suits normal skin
- Silicone-backboned UVB filter with a notably light feel
- Helps sunscreen textures stay non-greasy and fast-drying
💡 How to use: AM · patch-test and introduce gradually.
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