PEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer

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AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Acid
Not Clean
PEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of PEG-8 Dimethicone and Dilinoleic Acid
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Complex polymer developed in the late 20th century combining silicone technology with linoleic acid from plant oils. Designed to provide both skin conditioning and protective barrier properties while maintaining a smooth, non-greasy feel.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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