Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
What Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone is & what it does
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone is a water-dispersible (PEG-modified) silicone that bridges silicone and water chemistry. In formulas it acts as an emollient, emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent, lending silky slip while remaining easier to rinse and blend than standard silicones. It is used to improve spreadability and a smooth after-feel. It is generally considered safe and well tolerated in cosmetics.
What is Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone?
It is a water-dispersible, PEG-modified silicone that bridges silicone and water chemistry. It is used as an emollient, emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent.
What does Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone do in skincare?
It lends a silky slip while remaining easier to rinse and blend than standard silicones, and it improves spreadability and a smooth after-feel. It helps combine and condition a formula.
Is Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone safe?
It is generally considered safe and well tolerated in cosmetics, with no concerns flagged here. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities are possible.
Sunscreens with Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
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