Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate

Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate 1
Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate 2
Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate 3
Dimethicone PEG/PPG-20/23 Benzoate 4
AKA: Modified Silicone, Silicone Benzoate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a modern silicone emulsifier. Created to improve the texture and spreadability of cosmetic formulations by combining silicone polymers with polyether and benzoate ester chemistry.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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