PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

AKA “Crosslinked Silicone Polymer, Silicone Emulsifier”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-12 dimethicone crosspolymer

AKA: Crosslinked Silicone Polymer, Silicone Emulsifier

Surfactant · Light Stabilizer · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Silicone

Clean

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, reaction products with C3-20 alkadiene (12 mol EO average molar ratio)

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Light Stabilizer

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Shields from UV damage

Traditional Use

A crosslinked version of PEG-dimethicone developed for enhanced performance as a film-former and conditioning agent. The crosslinking structure allows for improved stability and prolonged wear in cosmetic products.