PEG-8 Methicone

PEG-8 Methicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-8 METHICONE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING
Prevalence16 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Styling Creams & Sprays 68.8%Leave-in Treatments 12.5%Hair Serums 6.3%Heat Protectants 6.3%Leave-in Conditioners 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-8 Methicone do in skincare?
PEG-8 Methicone functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-8 Methicone 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-8 Methicone?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially styling creams & sprays (68.8% of its uses).

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