PEG/PPG-23/23 Butyl Ether Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-23/23 Butyl Ether Dimethicone

AKA “Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg/ppg-23/23 butyl ether dimethicone

AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier

Surfactant · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Silicone

Not Clean

PEG/PPG-23/23 Butyl Ether Dimethicone is the butyl ether of a derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 23 moles of ethylene oxide and 23 moles of propylene oxide

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

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.

Emulsifying

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

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic silicone hybrid developed for cosmetics. Created to enhance product texture, serve as an emulsifier, and improve the spreadability of beauty formulations.