Common Name(s): Dimethicone peg-7 octyldodecyl citrate,silicone-peg-citrate hybrid
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Conditions skin with a combination of silicone smoothness, peg water-compatibility, and citrate emolliency.
Why It's Used: A unique tripartite molecule combining dimethicone (silicone conditioning), peg-7 (hydrophilicity), and octyldodecyl citrate (lipophilic emollient); functions as both a conditioning agent and emulsifier.
How It Works: Dimethicone provides silicone-type feel and conditioning; peg-7 provides water compatibility; octyldodecyl citrate portion provides lipophilic emolliency from branched c20 alcohol and citric acid ester.
Typically Found In: Hybrid skin care,conditioning formulas,premium emollient systems
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,emulsifying
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Silicone-based hybrid; synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Cyclopentasiloxane,dimethicone,other emollients,humectants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Silicone-peg-ester hybrid molecules provide unique multifunctional performance; the dimethicone backbone provides silicone texture while peg and citrate ester groups enable water compatibility and emulsification; used in premium hybrid skin care systems.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary