PEG/PPG-17/18 DIMETHICONE

Ingredient type:SILICONE

Silicone

✨ Role: PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone is mainly used as a conditioning and emollient agent in cosmetic products. It helps smooth and soften skin or hair, while forming a protective barrier against external aggression.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations when used at appropriate concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient can be considered vegan as it is synthetic and does not come from animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: Although derived from synthetic chemistry, this type of silicone is often well tolerated by most skin types. However, some consumers prefer to avoid silicones in their skincare products, especially those looking for more natural formulas.

Found in: Frequently found in moisturizers, hair products, foundations and sunscreens thanks to its smoothing and film-forming properties.

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