PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from silicone polymers and polyethylene glycol (PEG) starting materials, both synthetically produced chemicals. Synthesized through crosslinking of dimethicone with ethoxylated lauryl alcohol via polymerization reactions.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, dodecyl methyl, polymers with alpha-2-propenyl-omega-2-propenyloxypoly(oxy1,2-ethanediyl) (15 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 619)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.7–2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR