Dimethicone PEG-8 Phosphate

Dimethicone PEG-8 Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - foam boosting agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHOSPHATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Tanning 100%

Frequently asked

What does Dimethicone PEG-8 Phosphate do in skincare?
Dimethicone PEG-8 Phosphate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - foam boosting agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dimethicone PEG-8 Phosphate 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 Phosphate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially tanning (100% of its uses).

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