Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate

Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Modified Silicone, Silicone Benzoate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone, a silicone polymer, combined with polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol chains, and benzoic acid. Synthesized through esterification of benzoic acid with the dimethicone-PEG/PPG copolymer backbone.
Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate is the partial ester of benzoic acid a derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide and 23 moles of propylene oxide
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
The paper trail
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR