Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate

Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIMETHICONE PEG-8 LAURATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 66.7%Hair Masks 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate do in skincare?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dimethicone PEG-8 Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (66.7% of its uses).

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