PEG-12 Dimethicone
Benefits: Hydration
Categories: Emollient, Silicone
PEG-12 Dimethicone at a Glance
- Blend of skin-protective dimethicone + a lightweight polyethylene glycol
- Functions as a hair/skin-conditioning agent
- Also helps improve the texture and perceived finish of skin care formulas
- Deemed a safe cosmetic ingredient
PEG-12 Dimethicone Description
PEG-12 dimethicone is a silicone blend of skin-protective dimethicone and a lightweight polyethylene glycol. It functions as a hair/skin-conditioning agent. It can also help improve the overall texture and finish of skin care formulas.In its raw material form, PEG-12 dimethicone comes as a clear liquid that ranges from colorless to yellow in appearance.
In a 2015 report, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel deemed PEG-12 dimethicone as safe in cosmetic use. Their report looked at 538 products using PEG-12 dimethicone up to a maximum concentration of 6.5%.
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PEG-12 Dimethicone References
Toxicological Research, June 2015, pages 105–136
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, January 2015, pages 817–826
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review, January 2015, pages 1-46
https://online.personalcarecouncil.org/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/FR664.pdf
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, pages 211–218