PEG - 8 Dimethicone

What PEG - 8 Dimethicone is & what it does

PEG-8 Dimethicone is a silicone modified with polyethylene glycol chains to make it partly water-compatible. In sunscreens and creams it works as an emulsifier and conditioning agent that helps blend oil and water phases and gives a smooth, silky skin feel. A notable property is the soft, non-greasy glide it lends to the finished product.

What does PEG-8 Dimethicone do in skincare?

PEG-8 Dimethicone is a water-compatible silicone used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent. In sunscreens and creams it helps blend oil and water and gives a smooth, silky, non-greasy feel. It mainly affects the texture of the formula.

Is PEG-8 Dimethicone safe?

PEG-8 Dimethicone is a PEG-modified silicone widely used in cosmetics, where it is generally considered well tolerated on skin. It is not a commonly reported irritant at typical use levels. People with very sensitive skin can patch test a new product as a precaution.

Is PEG-8 Dimethicone natural or synthetic?

It is synthetic. The ingredient is a silicone (dimethicone) modified with polyethylene glycol chains to make it partly water-compatible. It is manufactured rather than sourced from a plant or animal.

Sunscreens with PEG - 8 Dimethicone

We rate 20 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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