Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer and Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer are flexible silicon polymers used in cosmetics and personal care products. They function as viscosity increasing agents, dispersing agents, emulsion stabilizers, and hair fixatives. These ingredients are considered safe for cosmetic use and do not penetrate the skin due to their large molecular size.
Benefit title : Non-occlusive Moisturizing Benefit Description : Provides moisturizing properties without feeling thick or heavy.
All skin types except those that have an identified allergy to it.
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Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a derivative of the silicone dimethicone.
Safe as used in cosmetics
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Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used in amounts up to 25% in leave-on products. Dimethicone Crosspolymer is an excellent ingredient for hair care products, such as conditioners and leave-in serums. It offers a controlled conditioning effect to leave unhealthy, damaged hair looking and feeling more silky and smooth. Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as a thickening agent in the preparation of water-in-silicone formulations by increasing the viscosity. Additionally, dimethicone crosspolymer can act as a stabilizing agent due to its natural compatibility with a variety of lipophilic active ingredients, for example, perfumes, UV filters, anti-aging actives. Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer and Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer are safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products according to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. They are also allowed for use in cosmetics and personal care products marketed in Europe under the general provisions of the Cosmetics Regulation of the European Union. The CIR Expert Panel concluded that these ingredients would not penetrate the skin based on their size and lack of water solubility. Dermal irritation and sensitization studies of these ingredients did not identify any adverse effects.
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