PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Crosslinked Silicone Polymer, Silicone Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Silicone
Clean
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, reaction products with C3-20 alkadiene (12 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
A crosslinked version of PEG-dimethicone developed for enhanced performance as a film-former and conditioning agent. The crosslinking structure allows for improved stability and prolonged wear in cosmetic products.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR