Hair Conditioning
BIS-PEG-8 PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PEG-8 modified dimethicone used as a hair-conditioning agent. The double ethoxylation makes it water-dispersible while keeping the silky silicone feel, with the usual PEG purification caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Smooth, slippery hair feel
- Improves wet comb-through
- Adds shine without weighing down hair
- Water-rinsable
Known concerns
- Cosmetic-grade material is purified for 1,4-dioxane
- Silicone persistence
- No significant skin concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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