PEG/PPG-3/10 Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-3/10 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 (3 mol EO, 10 mol PO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
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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
Synthetic ingredient developed in the mid-to-late 20th century combining water-soluble polymers with silicone. Designed to provide emollient and conditioning properties while improving product texture and absorption in cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR