For your skin
A polymeric UVB filter used to build lightweight, silky sunscreen textures. It supports SPF while its silicone backbone helps the formula spread into an even protective film.
Want the science? Keep reading ↓Mechanism of action
A silicone-bound organic filter that absorbs UVB radiation. Its large polymeric structure helps it remain near the skin surface and can support a smoother, less greasy sunscreen film.
Why we tier this moderate
2 cited papers across 1 country. The mechanism is well-described and there's at least one controlled trial in the literature, but we tier this Moderate rather than Strong to stay honest about how many specific papers we cite directly.
Cited research
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
Bens G. Sunscreens. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 2014;810:429-463 — review of organic and inorganic sunscreen filters, their spectral roles, formulation, and safety considerations.
Sources: PubMed · KCI · J-Stage · CNKI · Wanfang · SFD · MFDS · Cochrane · SCCS · CIR. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for what each outcome label means.