Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
AKA “Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Silicone Emulsifier”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Emulsifier
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Plant Oil
Clean
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is a polymer of Lauryl Dimethicone crosslinked with diallyl Polyglycerin-3
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Draws water to skin
Locks in moisture
Strengthens skin barrier
Traditional Use
Synthetic hybrid polymer combining silicone and polyglycerin technologies, developed for use as an emulsifier and texture enhancer in contemporary cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Effects of silicone emulsifiers on in vitro skin permeation of sunscreens from cosmetic emulsions.
Montenegro L, Paolino D, Puglisi G
Journal of cosmetic science, 2004
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR