PEG-8 Dimethicone Bra Silikon Återfuktande PEG-8 Dimethicone omedelbart Synthetic replenishing agent that has a softening effect on skin and hair Can be used as an oil-in-water emulsifier to enhance the overall texture of a formula May help to “detackify” ingredients in formulations Adds moisture to surfactant-based products such as shampoos, body washes, and facial cleanser Deemed safe for cosmetic use PEG-8 Dimethicone beskrivning PEG-8 dimethicone is a synthetic replenishing agent that has a softening effect on skin and hair. It can also be used as an oil-in-water emulsifier to enhance the overall texture of a formula. Suppliers of this ingredient note additional properties, including its ability to “detackify” sticky-feeling ingredients in formulations, as well as adding moisture to surfactant-based products such as shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. The raw material is described as a clear liquid. The 2014 Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessment looked at various beauty products containing 0.024%-5.6% PEG-8 dimethicone and deemed this concentration range was safe for cosmetic use. This ingredient is found in a wide range of personal care products including facial creams, body lotions, hair care serums, and makeup.