Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer of Hydrogen Dimethicone crosslinked with bis-methallyl PPG-20
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A crosslinked silicone polymer developed for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Created to provide silky feel, improved product stability, and enhanced sensory properties in skincare and makeup.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
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