Ingredient type: SILICONE<\/p>\n
PEG-8<\/p>\n
\u2728 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.<\/p>\n
Ingredient type: Water-soluble<\/p>\n
\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, although PEGs (polyethylene glycols) may be of concern if contaminated with impurities.<\/p>\n
\u2728 Vegan: Yes<\/p>\n
\u2728 Worth knowing: PEGs can sometimes be problematic for very sensitive or damaged skin, as they can increase skin permeability.<\/p>\n
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions and facial cleansers.<\/p>\n
PG-Coco-Glucoside<\/p>\n
\u2728 Role: Acts as a gentle surfactant, promoting skin cleansing by emulsifying grease and making it easier to rinse off.<\/p>\n
Ingredient type: Surfactant<\/p>\n
\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Safety: Considered safe for most skin types.<\/p>\n
\u2728 Vegan: Yes<\/p>\n
\u2728 To know: This compound is derived from renewable raw materials, such as coconut oil and glucose, and is well tolerated even by sensitive skin.<\/p>\n
Present in: Facial cleansers, shampoos and shower gels.<\/p>\n
Dimethicone<\/p>\n
\u2728 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.<\/p>\n
Ingredient type: Other<\/p>\n
\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Safety: Generally safe, even for sensitive skin.<\/p>\n
\u2728 Vegan: Yes (synthetic)<\/p>\n
\u2728 Worth knowing: Well tolerated, it can clog pores in some rash-prone individuals if skin is not properly cleansed.<\/p>\n
Present in: Moisturizers, make-up bases and hair products to reduce frizz and add shine.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"class_list":["post-31578","ingredient","type-ingredient","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":[],"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredient\/31578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredient"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ingredient"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}