Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

AKA “RefChem:798600, (30-35% DODECYLMETHYLSILOXANE)-[7-10% HYDROXY(POLYETHYLENEOXY(6-9)PROPYL)METHYLSILOXANE]-(55-65% DIMETHYLSILOXANE) TERPOLYMER, 250-350 cSt, WKUHOZZRUNWQIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Lauryl peg-8 dimethicone

AKA: RefChem:798600, (30-35% DODECYLMETHYLSILOXANE)-[7-10% HYDROXY(POLYETHYLENEOXY(6-9)PROPYL)METHYLSILOXANE]-(55-65% DIMETHYLSILOXANE) TERPOLYMER, 250-350 cSt, WKUHOZZRUNWQIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleanser that helps remove dirt and oil while keeping skin soft. Works to lift impurities without stripping natural moisture.

Formula

C22H54O5Si4

Mol. Weight

511.00

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

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

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.

Cleansing Surfactant

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Removes Impurities

Traditional Use

A synthetic silicone emulsifier developed in the late 20th century to improve the texture, spreadability, and conditioning properties of cosmetic formulations.