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PEG/PPG-20/23 Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-20/23 dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl methyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated (20 mol EO, 23 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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 modern synthetic copolymer developed for cosmetic formulations. Designed to improve emulsification, spreadability, and sensory properties of skincare and makeup products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR