PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 89 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePEG/PPG-17/18 DIMETHICONE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Prevalence89 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Hair Sprays 36%Styling Creams & Sprays 24.7%Mascaras 20.2%Heat Protectants 5.6%Leave-in Treatments 4.5%Dry Shampoos 2.2%

Frequently asked

What does PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (36% of its uses).

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