Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol

9.2

Ingredient Info

Dimethiconol is a silicone-based conditioning agent that forms a smooth, protective layer on skin and hair. It's used in cosmetics to improve texture, reduce moisture loss, and enhance the feel of products.



Benefits

  • Smooths and conditions skin surface
  • Reduces water loss from skin
  • Improves product spreadability and feel
  • Helps protect hair color from fading (in hair care products)

Science: The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded dimethiconol is safe for cosmetic use at current concentrations, noting it is not absorbed through the skin. Research confirms its effectiveness in hair conditioning and color protection, with no reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenicity concerns identified.



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