PEG-12 Dimethicone
Good
Safe Pores
0/5
Irritancy
0/5
FA Safe
✅ Yes
Pregnancy
✅ Safe
Vegan
❌ No
Science & Benefits
PEG-12 Dimethicone is a PEG-modified, water-soluble silicone. It provides the signature 'silky slip' and barrier-protecting properties of dimethicone but is easily rinsed away and does not accumulate in the pores. It acts as a surfactant-humectant hybrid. It is 100% non-comedogenic. It is a logical 'safe-haven' silicone for acne-prone skin, providing a breathable moisture shield and reducing the tackiness of other humectants without any risk of causing 'silicone-induced' breakouts.
Safety Alerts
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Non-Vegan: This ingredient is typically derived from animal sources (e.g. beeswax, lanolin, carmine).