Dimethicone PEG-6 Acetate
AKA “Modified Silicone, Silicone Acetate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone peg-6 acetate
AKA: Modified Silicone, Silicone Acetate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that smooths and softens skin and hair while creating a silky, non-greasy feel.
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic silicone-polyether hybrid developed for cosmetics in the latter half of the 20th century. Used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent to create smooth, non-greasy product textures.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR