INCI name

LAURYL PEG/PPG-18/18 METHICONE

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 methicone

A silicone polyether with lauryl groups, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 methicone is an alkoxylated derivative of lauryl methicone, a silicone carrying lauryl (C12) chains, with an average of 18 ethylene oxide and 18 propylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, foundations, sunscreens and other emulsions.

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 18/18 are averages, so the raw material is a mixture of molecules of different sizes.

Functions

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.

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