A polyether-modified silicone used as an emulsifier and emollient.
What it is
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 dimethicone is a dimethicone derivative carrying alkoxylated side chains and end groups, each with an average of 16 ethylene oxide and 16 propylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning ingredient and emulsifying and cleansing surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, foundations, sunscreens and other emulsions, particularly those with a silicone base.
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 numbers in the name are averages, so the raw material is a mixture of molecules of different sizes.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (11)
- Colour X-pert linka na oči · Max Factor
- EYELINER COLOUR X-PERT · Max Factor
- Vamp! Definition Liner · Pupa Milano
- Liquid Eyeliner Deep Black · BABOR
- Million Dollar Black Eyeliner · Wibo
- L'Oreal Revitalift Vitamin C Serum 30mL · L'Oréal
- Lingettes bébé New Baby Sensitive · Pampers
- Sensitive · P&G
- Våtservietter Sensitive 4 pk, 320 stk · PROCTER & GAMBLE NORGE AS
- Line Designer Waterproof Eyeliner - purple · By Terry
- Natural clean · P&G