PEG/PPG-5/3 TRISILOXANE

Ingredient type: SILICONE

✨ Role: PEG/PPG-5/3 Trisiloxane is an ingredient used primarily for its emollient and texture-improving properties in cosmetic products. It helps soften and smooth skin, while bringing a silky feel to formulations.

Ingredient type: Emollient

‍⚕️ Safety: In general, this ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use by regulatory authorities when used in accordance with recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: This ingredient is often considered vegan, but this can depend on specific manufacturing processes and the source of raw materials.

✨ Worth knowing: PEGs (polyethylene glycols) can contain potentially irritating impurities, caused by ethoxylation - a process used in their manufacture. What's more, this type of ingredient has environmental concerns as it is not fully biodegradable.

Present in: This ingredient is often found in face creams, body lotions, hair products and make-up to improve the texture and feel of the application.