Emollient ingredient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
A PEG-modified dimethicone silicone that functions as an emollient and slip agent, improving spreadability and texture in serums and moisturizers while conditioning the skin.
Also known as: peg-modified dimethicone
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Benefits
- ✓Provides silky, non-greasy slip and spreadability
- ✓Conditions and softens skin surface
- ✓Improves sensory texture of formulas
- ✓Compatible with both water and silicone phases due to PEG modification
Watch for
- ⚠Generally well-tolerated; PEG derivatives may cause sensitivity in individuals with compromised skin barriers
