INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 4 products
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone is a silicone-based copolymer, also known as Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol. It is derived from cetyl dimethicone and an alkoxylated derivative of dimethicone containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide and 1 mole of propylene oxide. According to CosIng, its official functions are emulsifying, skin conditioning, and surfactant.
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surfactant● Benefits
It acts as a silicone emulsifier, helping water and silicone oils to mix together in formulations. It also provides skin conditioning properties as noted in its official CosIng listing.
emulsifying
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