Ingredient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Low risk
FunctionEmulsifier
What it is — PEG-10 Dimethicone (INCI: PEG-10 Dimethicone) is a silicone-based nonionic emulsifier.
What it does — It is commonly used to blend oil and water phases into a stable, uniform formula and to help give emulsions a smooth, pleasant feel.
Typical use — Found in lotions, creams, sunscreens and colour cosmetics, often in water-in-silicone systems.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable; it is a background formulation aid rather than a skin active. Those who prefer silicone-free routines may wish to note it.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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