PPG-4 Oleth-10 Dimethicone

AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 4 Oleth-10 Dimethicone, Silicone Emulsifier

Synthetic

Occlusive

Silicone

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from silicone polymers combined with polyethylene glycol and oleyl alcohol through chemical coupling reactions. Produced by esterification and etherification of dimethicone with polyoxyethylene and oleth-10 components.

Siloxanes and Silicones, hydropoly(oxy-1-methylethylene) methyl, 9(Z)-octadecylpoly(oxyethylene) methyl, dimethyl

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Creates Protective Barrier

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes EWG VERIFIED

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