Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone Modifier, Modified Dimethicone”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Bis-peg-12 dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Modifier, Modified Dimethicone
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
A silky conditioning agent that smooths and softens hair and skin, leaving them feeling touchably smooth and hydrated.
CAS #
102783-01-7
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A silicone copolymer developed for cosmetics to provide emollient and conditioning benefits while improving product stability and sensory properties in skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR