Dimethicone
Category: Emollient
Brief description: A silicone-based polymer used for its skin-protecting and moisturizing properties.
Benefits: Moisturizes, prevents transepidermal water loss, provides a silky feel, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly dry or sensitive skin.
Target audience: All age groups, those with dry or sensitive skin, and those seeking a silicone-based emollient.
Chemical composition: A linear silicone polymer with repeating dimethylsiloxane units.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless, and odorless liquid or gel.
Compatibility: Mixes well with other oils, butters, and ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Concentration: Typically used at 0.1-10% in formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally well-tolerated; may cause an allergic reaction in rare cases or clog pores in some individuals.
Regulatory status: No major restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Consider the environmental impact of using silicone-based ingredients, as they are not biodegradable and can accumulate in the environment.
Brief description: A silicone-based polymer used for its skin-protecting and moisturizing properties.
Benefits: Moisturizes, prevents transepidermal water loss, provides a silky feel, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly dry or sensitive skin.
Target audience: All age groups, those with dry or sensitive skin, and those seeking a silicone-based emollient.
Chemical composition: A linear silicone polymer with repeating dimethylsiloxane units.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless, and odorless liquid or gel.
Compatibility: Mixes well with other oils, butters, and ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Concentration: Typically used at 0.1-10% in formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally well-tolerated; may cause an allergic reaction in rare cases or clog pores in some individuals.
Regulatory status: No major restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Consider the environmental impact of using silicone-based ingredients, as they are not biodegradable and can accumulate in the environment.
