The Basics On Amodimethicone
What is Amodimethicone?
A modified dimethicone-type silicone molecule that also contains aminos.
What are other names for Amodimethicone?
AMINOETHYLAMINOPROPYLSILOXANE DIMETHYLSILOXANE COPOLYMER EMULSION and AMODIMETHICONE
What is Amodimethicone used for?
Amodimethicone is an exceptionally great skin protectant and conditioning agent. It is able to prevent moisture loss thanks to its ability to create a barrier on the surface of hair and skin. Silicone materials have a special kind of fluidity that allows it to easily spread throughout an area it has been applied to. The end result is smooth skin and silky hair.
How Amodimethicone is classified
Silicones, Emollients, Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Amodimethicone during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Amodimethicone During Pregnancy
What we know about using Amodimethicone while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Amodimethicone from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Amodimethicone
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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