The Basics On Dimethicone Crosspolymer
What is Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
Silicone derivative used as a stabilizing or suspending agent or as a thickener.
What are other names for Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
What is Dimethicone Crosspolymer used for?
How Dimethicone Crosspolymer is classified
Texture Enhancer, Emollients, Silicones
Recommendations for using Dimethicone Crosspolymer during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Dimethicone Crosspolymer During Pregnancy
What we know about using Dimethicone Crosspolymer while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
No published reproductive or developmental toxicity studies were discovered and no unpublished data were submitted.
General safety info about Dimethicone Crosspolymer from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel reviewed the safety of 62 dimethicone crosspolymer ingredients as used in cosmetics. These ingredients function mostly as absorbents, bulking agents, film formers, hair-conditioning agents, emollient skin-conditioning agents, slip modifiers, surface modifiers, and nonaqueous viscosity increasing agents. The Panel reviewed available animal and human data related to these polymers and addressed the issue of residual monomers. The Panel concluded that these dimethicone crosspolymer ingredients are safe in the practices of use and concentration as given in this safety assessment.
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Products where you might find Dimethicone Crosspolymer
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5; Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides; Drunk Elephant Been A Long Day Glycolic Serum + Moisturizer Duo
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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