Dimethicone PEG-8 Benzoate

AKA: Modified Silicone, Silicone Benzoate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Clean

OriginDerived from dimethicone (silicone polymer) and polyethylene glycol combined with benzoic acid. Synthesized through esterification of PEG-8 dimethicone with benzoic acid as the linking acid.

Dimethicone Peg-8 Benzoate is the partial ester of PEG-8 Dimethicone and the Benzoic acid

CAS #

521913-22-4

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

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

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR