Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Surfactant, Polydimethylsiloxane”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Polydimethylsiloxane
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic silicone-based emulsifier developed for advanced cosmetic formulations to provide superior conditioning and texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR