Methyloxirane, polymer with oxirane, dimethyl ether (22 mol EO, 40 mol PO average)
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern silicone-based copolymer created for cosmetics. Functions as an emulsifying agent and solubilizer in contemporary skincare and color cosmetic formulations.