PEG-32 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
AKA “Cyclopentasiloxane Silicone PEG, Methyl Ether Silicone Surfactant”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-32 methyl ether dimethicone
AKA: Cyclopentasiloxane Silicone PEG, Methyl Ether Silicone Surfactant
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, 3-(methylpoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl))propyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, (32 mol EO average molar ratio)
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic hybrid ingredient developed in the late 20th century that combines silicone technology (first used in cosmetics in the 1950s) with polyethylene glycol to create a silicone-based humectant with improved water compatibility.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR