Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer

AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Synthetic

Clean

Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is the polymer of Dimethicone crosslinked with diallyl polyglycerin-3 Science: Functions: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Draws water to skin

Locks in moisture

Strengthens skin barrier

Traditional Use

A crosslinked silicone-polyol hybrid developed for cosmetics. Designed to combine silicone benefits with improved water compatibility and hydrophilic properties in skincare formulations.