Dimethicone

The Basics On Dimethicone

What is Dimethicone?

A type of silicone, dimethicone is one of the most frequently used emollient ingredients in moisturizers.

What are other names for Dimethicone?

DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, DIMETHYL SILICONE, DIMETHYLSILOXANE, POLY(OXYETHYLENE OXYPROPYLENE) COPOLYMER; ETHOXYLATED, PROPOXYLATED SILICONE OIL, HIGHLY POLYMERIZED METHYL POLYSILOXANE, METHYL POLYSILOXANE, POLY[OXY(DIMETHYLSILYLENE)],A -(TRIMETHYLSILYL)-W -METHYL-, SILICONE L-45, and SILOXANES AND SILICONES, DIME, HYDROXYTERMINATED, ETHOXYLATED PROPOXYLATED

What is Dimethicone used for?

Dimethicone is not an active ingredient in skin care formulations. It helps create improved texture in skincare products giving a smooth, gliding feeling across the skin. It fills in skin pores and fine lines, which it is often found on the ingredients list of primers. It can also act as a barrier over skin since the molecules are large, making it perfect for harsh weather conditions, whilst it’s also used as a skin protectant ingredient for wound healing and treatment of dry patches. Dimethicone is also used in creams to treat mild skin irritations, dry patches or healing wounds, and is effective at locking in moisture because of its larger molecules.

How Dimethicone is classified

Silicones, Emollients

Recommendations for using Dimethicone during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Dimethicone During Pregnancy

What we know about using Dimethicone while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Dimethicone from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Dimethicone

Youth To The People Superfood Skin Reset Antioxidant Mask, Youth To The People Superfood Hydrate + Firm Peptide Eye Cream, amika Blockade Heat Protectant Serum