PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone

AKA “Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg/ppg-22/23 dimethicone

AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Silicone

Not Clean

Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl methyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated (22 mol EO, 23 mol PO average molar ratio)

Form

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Emulsifying

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

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A silicone-based copolymer developed for the cosmetics industry. Created to serve as an emulsifier and improve the sensory characteristics of skincare formulations.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Effects of silicone emulsifiers on in vitro skin permeation of sunscreens from cosmetic emulsions.

Montenegro L, Paolino D, Puglisi G

Journal of cosmetic science, 2004

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR