PEG/PPG-18/6 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-18/6 Dimethicone

AKA “Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Peg/ppg-18/6 dimethicone

AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Not Clean

PEG/PPG-18/6 Dimethicone is alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing a random addition of an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide and 6 moles of propylene oxide

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern silicone copolymer developed for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Designed to function as an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent that improves product texture and wear.