PEG/PPG-4/12 DIMETHICONE

Ingredient type:  SILICONE

Silicone

✨ Role: PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone is used as an emollient and conditioning agent in cosmetic products. It helps soften and smooth skin or hair, providing a pleasant texture and facilitating the application of other ingredients.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics, although people with sensitive skin may wish to patch test.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not contain any animal products.

✨ Worth knowing: PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone is a member of the silicone family. It's renowned for its textural qualities, but can create an occlusive film on the skin, which isn't always ideal for acne-prone skin. Due to its PEG (polyethylene glycol) content, it may contain impurities, although these risks are regularly monitored during production.

Present in: Moisturizers, body lotions, conditioners and styling products.

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