PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

AKA “PEGylated Siloxane Silicone”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone

AKA: PEGylated Siloxane Silicone

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Clean

Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-(hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)propyl methyl, 2-(trimethylsilyloxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, trimethyl terminated (9 mol EO average molar ratio)

Form

Liquid

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Functions

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 complex hybrid silicone emulsifier developed in the late 20th century combining polyethylene glycol and silicone polymers. Created to stabilize silicone-based ingredients in water-based formulations for improved skin feel and conditioning.