Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer of Hydrogen Dimethicone crosslinked with bis-allyl PPG-20
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A crosslinked silicone-polyol polymer developed for cosmetic use. Created to provide silky feel, improved stability, and enhanced sensory characteristics in skincare and color cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR