Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate

Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate

AKA “Modified Silicone, Silicone Benzoate”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Dimethicone peg/ppg-20/23 benzoate

AKA: Modified Silicone, Silicone Benzoate

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Clean

Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate is the partial ester of benzoic acid a derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide and 23 moles 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.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a modern silicone emulsifier. Created to improve the texture and spreadability of cosmetic formulations by combining silicone polymers with polyether and benzoate ester chemistry.