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Ingredient Facts
Peg/ppg-23/23 butyl ether dimethicone
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Surfactant · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Silicone
Not Clean
PEG/PPG-23/23 Butyl Ether Dimethicone is the butyl ether of a derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 23 moles of ethylene oxide and 23 moles of propylene oxide
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic silicone hybrid developed for cosmetics. Created to enhance product texture, serve as an emulsifier, and improve the spreadability of beauty formulations.