PEG-8 Dimethicone
Also known as: POLYOXYETHYLENE (8) DIMETHICONE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (8) DIMETHICONE
Synthetic replenishing agent that has a softening effect on skin and hair | Can be used as an oil-in-water emulsifier to enhance the overall texture of a formula
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What Is PEG-8 Dimethicone?
PEG-8 dimethicone is a synthetic replenishing agent that has a softening effect on skin and hair. It can also be used as an oil-in-water emulsifier to enhance the overall texture of a formula.
Suppliers of this ingredient note additional properties, including its ability to “detackify” sticky-feeling ingredients in formulations, as well as adding moisture to surfactant-based products such as shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. The raw material is described as a clear liquid.
The 2014 Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessment looked at various beauty products containing 0.024%-5.6% PEG-8 dimethicone and deemed this concentration range was safe for cosmetic use. This ingredient is found in a wide range of personal care products including facial creams, body lotions, hair care serums, and makeup.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Skin Research and Technology, December 2019, pages 558–563 [URL not found]
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Household and Personal Care Today, June 2018, pages 60-65 [URL not found]
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Cosmetic Ingredient Review, January 2015, pages 1-46 [URL not found]
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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2008, pages 120–126 [URL not found]
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2007, pages 211–218 [URL not found]
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