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Hair Conditioning

LAURYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A silicone-PEG-fatty acid hybrid copolymer used to condition and smooth hair. Mild on skin and scalp; main flags are trace dioxane from the PEG segment and environmental persistence.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hair-conditioning film former
  • Smooths hair shaft
  • Improves combability

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG-8 segment
  • Silicone polymer environmental persistence

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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