Origin: Dimethicone is reacted with polyoxyethylene to form PEG-8 dimethicone.
Overview: PEG-8 Dimethicone is a water-soluble nonionic dimethicone copolyol. It serves as a conditioner and emollient that improves the skin feel pf products. It reduces the tackiness of ingredients in formulas, adds moisturization to surfactant systems, and adds slip to carbomer based formulas.
Suggested Uses:
Creams
Lotions
Hair care products
Shower gels
Sun care
makeup
Ideal Concentration Level in Products: 1% to 5%