PEG-9 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE

Ingredient type: SILICONE

✨ Role: PEG-9 Methyl Ether Dimethicone is used primarily as an emollient and conditioning agent in cosmetic products. It helps soften and smooth the skin, improves the texture of formulations and facilitates their application by reducing friction.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is considered safe for use in cosmetic products in the usual concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Generally, this ingredient is considered vegan, since it is synthetic and not derived from animals.

✨ To know: Like most silicones, PEG-9 Methyl Ether Dimethicone is known to create a protective barrier on the skin's surface, which can be beneficial for retaining moisture, but it could pose a problem for acne-prone skin by aggravating pore congestion.

Present in: This ingredient is frequently used in face and body lotions, sun creams, hair products and make-up bases.