Ingredient

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Low risk

FunctionConditioning Agent

What it is — PEG-12 Dimethicone (INCI: PEG-12 Dimethicone) is a PEG-modified silicone polymer.

What it does — It coats hair or skin with a light, water-compatible film that improves slip, smoothness, and ease of rinsing or combing.

Typical use — Used at low percentages in rinse-off and leave-on formulas as a conditioning and detangling aid, often alongside other silicones.

Who it suits / good to know — Suits most hair and skin types; its PEG modification makes it easier to rinse than non-PEG silicones.

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; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

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Found in 1 DHALIORA product

Naked Sun Shield Mist for Hair and Scalp 200ml Naked Sun Shield Mist for Hair and Scalp 200mlScreening 9.2
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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