murphyDimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone (silicone polymer) crosslinked with polyglycerin-3, a plant-derived polyol compound. Synthesized through chemical crosslinking reaction between dimethicone and diallyl polyglycerin-3 monomers.
Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is the polymer of Dimethicone crosslinked with diallyl polyglycerin-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Draws water to skin
Locks in moisture
Strengthens skin barrier
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 619)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 619)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR