PEG-8 Dimethicone

PEG-8 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 125 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePEG-8 DIMETHICONE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence125 products (0.13% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches50

Used in

Serums 12%General Moisturizers 8.8%Body Washes 4.8%Eye Moisturizers 4.8%Face Cleansers 4.8%Sunscreens 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-8 Dimethicone do in skincare?
PEG-8 Dimethicone functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG-8 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (12% of its uses).

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