DIMETHICONE PEG/PPG-12/4 PHOSPHATE
Ingredient type: SILICONE
Silicone
✨ Role: This ingredient is mainly used as an emollient in cosmetic products. It helps soften and smooth the skin while improving the texture of formulations thanks to its conditioning properties.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. However, prior skin testing is always advisable.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ To know: Dimethicone PEG/PPG-12/4 Phosphate is a modified silicone that can offer a light feel on the skin without leaving a greasy residue. It is also able to disperse in water, making it particularly useful in water-based formulations. Well tolerated, but avoid excessive use as silicones can potentially accumulate on the skin over time.
Present in: Frequently used in moisturizers, serums, hair products and make-up for its smoothing and conditioning effect.
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