Lauryl PEG-8 PPG-8 Dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Silicone
Not Clean
Lauryl PEG-8 PPG-8 Dimethicone is a terpolymer obtained by reacting Hydrogen Dimethicone with dodecene, the allyl ether of PEG-8, and the allyl ether of PPG-8.
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene and polypropylene glycol chemistry with silicones, developed for enhanced skin conditioning in contemporary cosmetics.
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