Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
What Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone is & what it does
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone is a water-dispersible silicone modified with hydroxyl-terminated side groups. It works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, giving a smooth, silky slip while being easier to rinse and blend into water-containing systems than standard dimethicone. It helps improve the feel and spreadability of creams and sunscreens. It is generally regarded as a well-tolerated cosmetic silicone.
What is Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone?
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone is a water-dispersible silicone modified with hydroxyl side groups. It is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
What does Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone do in sunscreen?
It gives a smooth, silky slip and improves how a cream or sunscreen spreads, while being easier to blend into water-containing formulas than standard dimethicone. This helps the overall feel and finish.
Is Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone safe?
It is generally regarded as a well-tolerated cosmetic silicone, with no concerns flagged here. It functions as a texture and conditioning ingredient.
Sunscreens with Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Elmiplant Sun Baby SPF 30
70/100
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Supergoop! Play Body Mousse Spf 50 With Blue Sea Kale
68/100
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Supergoop! Super Power Sunscreen Mousse Broad Spectrum Spf 50
64/100
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Mon Cheri Petale CC Cover With SPF 50 Pa Cushion Face Foundation
57/100