Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

AKA “Silicone Emulsifier, Polydimethylsiloxane”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Lauryl polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone

AKA: Silicone Emulsifier, Polydimethylsiloxane

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Silicone

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 3-(tri(oxy-2-hydroxypropylene))oxypropyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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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 synthetic emulsifier combining polyglyceryl and silicone chemistry, developed in the late 20th century for improved spreadability and skin conditioning in cosmetics.