PEG-10 DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Ingredient type: SILICONE

Silicone

✨ Role: PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used in cosmetic products for its texturizing properties, offering a smooth, silky feel on the skin. It improves product application by facilitating the uniform dispersion of formulations and providing a mattifying effect.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally compatible with vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: This ingredient belongs to the family of silicones, which are sometimes perceived as occlusive, but it is formulated to be non-comedogenic. It's well tolerated by most skin types, but it's always advisable to do a patch test to check for any potential allergic reactions.

Present in: Frequently used in foundations, sun creams, make-up bases and skincare products for combination or oily skin.

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