PEG-8 PEG-4 DIMETHICONE

Ingredient type: SILICONE

✨ Role: PEG-8 is a humectant and solvent often used in cosmetic products to help retain moisture on the skin. It promotes a smooth texture and also facilitates the dissolution of other active ingredients.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally safe when used at concentrations recommended by health authorities.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Worth knowing: Although generally well tolerated, polyethylene glycols (PEGs) may contain impurities such as ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane, which are controlled by strict regulations to avoid toxicity.

Present in: Moisturizers, serums, lotions and certain cleansers.

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PEG-4 DIMETHICONE

✨ Role: PEG-4 Dimethicone is an emollient used in skin care to provide a smooth, silky texture, helping to improve the application and comfortable feel of products.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for use in cosmetics, it is well tolerated by most skin types.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Good to know: Its nature combining silicone and polyethylene glycol allows good compatibility with other ingredients. However, silicones can sometimes clog pores in some people, although this is rare with this modified form.

Present in: Moisturizers, foundations, hair care products and sun care products.