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PEG-12 Dimethicone
PEG-12 Dimethicone is a fluid silicone belonging to the silicones and siloxanes family, specifically a dimethyl hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) methyl, trimethylsilyl-terminated compound with an average of 12 mol ethylene oxide units. It functions as a surface tension reducer and is used in both hair and skin conditioning applications. It is commonly found in leave-in sprays, serums, and emulsion-based formulations.
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PEG-12 Dimethicone can improve oil-in-water (or silicone-in-water) emulsions by enabling faster absorption, better spreading, and a lighter skin feel. It provides both hair and skin conditioning properties.
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