Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Emulsifier, Polydimethylsiloxane
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from silicone polymers and lauryl alcohol, a fatty alcohol typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through condensation and polymerization reactions combining siloxane chains with polyglyceryl and dimethicone moieties.
Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 3-(tri(oxy-2-hydroxypropylene))oxypropyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR