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PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER.

Valuable / LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

This versatile silicone elastomer and viscosity modifier plays a dual role in skincare formulations. It expertly enhances product texture by regulating viscosity and facilitates the creation of stable water-in-oil emulsions, often resulting in unique 'water drop' textures upon application.

Summary

Viscosity Controlling Light Stabilizer Emulsifier Skin Conditioning Film Former Absorbent Bulking Agent Hair Conditioning Emollient Slip Modifier Surface Modifier

Science

Mechanism of Action

PEG-15/LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER functions as a silicone elastomer, forming a flexible, stable film on the skin's surface. It precisely controls product viscosity, allowing for diverse and desirable tactile properties. As an emulsifying agent, it particularly excels in creating stable water-in-oil systems, ensuring seamless integration of aqueous and silicone oil phases. Beyond its structural contributions, it acts as a conditioning agent for both skin and hair, improves product spreadability, and helps stabilize formulations against light-induced degradation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient exhibits high heat resistance and elasticity, contributing to formulations that are smooth, easy to apply, and spread efficiently on the skin. It is notable for its ability to form stable micelle structures, facilitating unique 'water drop' cream textures.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has determined this ingredient, along with other dimethicone crosspolymers, to be safe under current conditions of use and concentration. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) also approves its use, often with specific purity criteria or concentration limits to ensure safety. It is important to note that impurities like ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, potential byproducts of the ethoxylation process, can impact overall safety, thus the purity of the compound is a key factor.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This versatile silicone crosspolymer is valuable for its multifaceted role in formulation, enhancing texture, stabilizing emulsions, providing skin conditioning, and contributing to product stability, making it a highly adaptable component for diverse skincare and cosmetic applications.

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