A modified silicone used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Bis-hydroxyethoxypropyl dimethicone is a dimethicone (polydimethylsiloxane) whose two chain ends carry hydroxyethoxypropyl groups, which make it somewhat more polar than ordinary dimethicone. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care and hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the chain length of the polymer.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.