PEG/PPG-27/14 Dimethyl Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Surfactant, Silicone Emulsifier
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginProduced from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide monomers through anionic polymerization processes. The resulting polymer is then etherified with methanol to create the dimethyl ether derivative.
Methyloxirane, polymer with oxirane, dimethyl ether (27 mol EO, 14 mol PO average)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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