Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Candelillate

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AKA: Silicone Candelilla Wax Blend, Modified Dimethicone with Candelilla
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Candelillate is the partial ester of the fatty acids derived from candelilla vax and a derivative of Dimethicone end-blocked with an average of 12 moles of ethylene oxide
CAS #
102783-01-7
Form
Wax
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern cosmetic ingredient combining synthetic silicone technology with candelilla wax (traditionally used by indigenous peoples for waterproofing), created to enhance product conditioning and wear-time.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR