PEG-6 Dimethicone

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 6 Dimethicone, PEG-6 Silicone

Synthetic

Humectant

Silicone

Not Clean

OriginDerived from dimethicone (silicone polymer) and polyethylene glycol through chemical synthesis. Produced by ethoxylation, adding approximately 6 moles of ethylene oxide to dimethicone molecules.

PEG-6 Dimethicone is the polyethylene glycol derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide; Poly(oxydimethylsilylene), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, ethoxylated (6 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Plasticiser

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR