PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone 1
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone 2
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone 3
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone 4
AKA: Silicone Glycol Copolymer, Dimethicone Copolyol
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl methyl, ethoxylated, propoxylated (20 mol EO, 20 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern hybrid polymer developed for cosmetics. Created as an emulsifier and conditioning agent to improve formula stability and skin feel in contemporary skincare and color cosmetic products.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR