PEG-8 Dimethicone
Silicon
Silicon
Explained
Peg-8 Dimethicone is a water-soluble silicone. It reduces tackiness, boosts moisture, and enhances the spreadability of products.
See all 190 products with PEG-8 Dimethicone
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Treatments
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
30%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
89821
INCI Name
PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
All Functions
Emulsifying, Surfactant
