PEG-3 Dimethicone
PEG-3 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-3 DIMETHICONE |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
General Moisturizers 50%Night Moisturizers 20%Sunscreens 20%Serums 10%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-3 Dimethicone do in skincare?
- PEG-3 Dimethicone functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-3 Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain PEG-3 Dimethicone?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (50% of its uses).
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