murphyLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, typically as lauryl dimethicone and polyglycerin-3 starting materials. Synthesized through crosslinking reactions between lauryl dimethicone and polyglycerin-3 polymers to form a stable network structure.
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is a polymer of Lauryl Dimethicone crosslinked with diallyl Polyglycerin-3
CAS #
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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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
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
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR