PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone

AKA “Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone

AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol

Synthetic · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Synthetic

Clean

Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl methyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated (20 mol EO, 20 mol PO average molar ratio) Science: Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsifying

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

Skin Conditioning

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

Viscosity Controlling

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A modern hybrid polymer developed for cosmetics. Created as an emulsifier and conditioning agent to improve formula stability and skin feel in contemporary skincare and color cosmetic products.