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 name | PEG/PPG-17/18 DIMETHICONE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| Prevalence | 89 products (0.1% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No 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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