Lauryl PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Silicone
Not Clean
Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 3-(methylpoly(oxyethylene)oxy)propyl methyl, dimethyl (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic silicone-based conditioning agent developed for use in hair and skin care products to provide enhanced slip and spreadability.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
30%
0%42%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit: 30% (Skin Protectant). Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR