Ingredient

PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone

Improves smoothness, shine, protective film or spreadability.

At a glance

Function
Silicone or silicone-based film former
Origin
Synthetic
Product areas
Hair styling
Note

Detailed assessment in preparation

For this ingredient, function, origin and reason for use are documented so far. A detailed assessment stating the level of evidence and its sources is being added step by step. Until then we deliberately make no statement here about its health assessment.

Recorded in the following products

This list documents the products in which the ingredient was declared at the time of recording. It is not a statement about those products and not a recommendation. Manufacturers change formulations; the ingredient list on the current packaging is always authoritative.

  • Matrix Controller Gel

Sources documenting its occurrence

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