Workhorse silicone; excellent skin feel; occlusive at high concentrations; widely used; note D4/D5/D6 impurities in some grades, suppliers should provide specifications
Function & Common Use
Emollient / Skin conditioning / Antistatic / Film forming
Silicone
Moisturisers, serums, foundations, hair care, sunscreens
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone safe to use in skincare?
Dimethicone has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Workhorse silicone; excellent skin feel; occlusive at high concentrations; widely used; note D4/D5/D6 impurities in some grades, suppliers should provide specifications
Is Dimethicone allowed in India?
Dimethicone is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Dimethicone used for in cosmetics?
Dimethicone functions as: Emollient / Skin conditioning / Antistatic / Film forming. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers, serums, foundations, hair care, sunscreens.
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