Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

AKA “PEG/PPG dimethicone copolymer, Silicone surfactant”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone

AKA: PEG/PPG dimethicone copolymer, Silicone surfactant

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Clean

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone is the copolymer of Cetyl Dimethicone and an alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide and 1 mole of propylene oxide

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A modern silicone-based emulsifier developed in the late 20th century to improve texture and spreadability in cosmetic formulations. Created to replace traditional waxes and oils with more stable, lightweight alternatives.