Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone
What Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone is & what it does
A silicone emulsifier used to build stable water-in-silicone sunscreens with a light, smooth feel. It helps the formula spread evenly and resist water.
What does Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone do in skincare?
Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone is a silicone-based surfactant and emulsifier. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it helps blend oil and water phases and can improve spreadability and a smooth skin feel. It is a functional formulation ingredient rather than an active.
Is Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone safe?
Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at the concentrations used in formulas. Silicone-based emulsifiers are widely used and typically well tolerated. People who prefer to avoid silicones or PEG compounds may choose to look for alternatives.
Is Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone comedogenic?
Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone is a silicone-derived emulsifier and is generally regarded as low risk for clogging pores. Silicones are often used in lightweight, non-greasy formulas. Individual responses vary, so if you are acne-prone you can monitor how your skin reacts.
Sunscreens with Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Heliocare Advanced Xf Gel Spf 50
79/100
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Heliocare 360 Airgel
78/100
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Toty Solaria Body SPF 50
71/100
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Cantabria Labs Heliocare Advanced Gel Spf 50
70/100
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Heliocare Advanced Spf 50 Gel
69/100
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Heliocare Gel Ultra Spf 90
69/100