BIS-LAURYL/PEG-8 LAURYL PEG-8 METHICONE

BIS-LAURYL/PEG-8 LAURYL PEG-8 METHICONE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

This silicone derivative acts as a versatile emulsifier, emollient, and skin conditioner. It significantly contributes to skin hydration, softness, and overall protection.

Emollient Emulsifying Skin-Conditioning Hair-Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

It forms a light, permeable barrier on the skin, effectively reducing transepidermal water loss and enhancing suppleness. This film also helps to improve product feel and may mitigate skin irritation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence

Effective range N/A

Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility

Oil

Optimal pH N/A

0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient exhibits heat tolerance, though temperatures exceeding 80°C should be avoided during processing.

Conflicts

Dimethicone 100Cs and up

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status

Safe as used

Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel found a closely related ingredient safe, a conclusion reinforced by European regulatory authorities. SkinSAFE recognizes it as 'Irritant Free' and 'Common Preservative Free'.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal

Yes Dry

Yes Oily

Yes Sensitive

Irritancy Low

Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A highly valuable silicone derivative, praised for its multifunctional emollient, emulsifying, and skin-conditioning attributes, which enhance hydration and tactile feel.

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