PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Emulsifier”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Emulsifier
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight silicone that creates a smooth, silky texture while helping the product glide effortlessly onto skin and hair.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Skin 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.
Viscosity Controlling
Traditional Use
A crosslinked copolymer developed in recent decades combining silicone and polyol chemistry. Designed to improve the sensory feel and conditioning properties of cosmetic products while providing long-lasting benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR