PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-22/24 dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Synthetic · Surfactant - Emulsifying | Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl methyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated (22 mol EO, 24 mol PO average molar ratio) Science: Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from silicone polymers, dimethicone, and polyethylene glycol/polypropylene glycol starting materials. Synthesized through sequential ethoxylation and propoxylation reactions on dimethicone backbone structures.
Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying | Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed for cosmetic applications. Designed to improve formula stability, spreadability, and provide skin conditioning properties in modern skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Restricted By
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR