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Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone

What Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone is & what it does

A silicone emulsifier and conditioning agent that stabilizes emulsions and adds a soft, silky feel. It improves spread and the elegance of the texture.

What does Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone do in skincare?

Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone is a water-compatible silicone-based ingredient that acts as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent. It helps blend silicone and oil components into water-based formulas and can give products a smooth, soft feel. It is a texture and stability helper rather than an active.

Is Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone safe?

This ingredient is a modified silicone widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered well tolerated at typical use levels. As with any ingredient, sensitive individuals could react, so patch testing is reasonable if you are prone to irritation. We avoid making medical claims about it.

Is Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone natural or synthetic?

It is synthetic. The ingredient is a lab-made silicone (dimethicone) modified with PEG and PPG groups to make it water-compatible. This kind of engineered silicone is not derived directly from a plant or animal source.

Sunscreens with Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone

We rate 10 sunscreens that contain it:

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