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Key benefits: Hydration.

Peg-10 Dimethicone

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SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Purpose

A synthetic blend of polyethylene glycol and skin-protecting silicone that conditions skin and hair.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Silicone, Humectant

INCI Purpose

HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Risks

Silicone — Creates a barrier on skin that may trap debris and clog pores

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Water-Soluble Silicone

At a Glance

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PEG-10 dimethicone is a synthetic blend of polyethylene glycol and skin-protecting silicone that conditions skin and hair.

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