PEG-8 PG-COCO-GLUCOSIDE DIMETHICONE

Ingredient type: SILICONE

PEG-8

✨ Role: PEG-8 is used as a humectant and solvent in cosmetic products, helping to draw moisture into the skin to keep it moisturized and soft.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, although PEGs (polyethylene glycols) may be of concern if contaminated with impurities.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Worth knowing: PEGs can sometimes be problematic for very sensitive or damaged skin, as they can increase skin permeability.

Present in: Moisturizers, lotions and facial cleansers.

PG-Coco-Glucoside

✨ Role: Acts as a gentle surfactant, promoting skin cleansing by emulsifying grease and making it easier to rinse off.

Ingredient type: Surfactant

‍⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for most skin types.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ To know: This compound is derived from renewable raw materials, such as coconut oil and glucose, and is well tolerated even by sensitive skin.

Present in: Facial cleansers, shampoos and shower gels.

Dimethicone

✨ Role: Dimethicone is a silicone that acts primarily as a film-forming and emollient agent, creating a protective barrier to retain moisture and improve skin texture.

Ingredient type: Other

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally safe, even for sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes (synthetic)

✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated, it can clog pores in some rash-prone individuals if skin is not properly cleansed.

Present in: Moisturizers, make-up bases and hair products to reduce frizz and add shine.