CETYL TRIMETHOXYSILANE
Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT
✨ Role: Cetyl trimethoxysilane is used primarily as a texturizing agent and film former. It improves the look and feel of the skin by creating a protective layer, which can help reduce moisture loss while providing a soft, silky finish.
Ingredient type: Fat-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products at concentrations approved by regulatory authorities.
✨ Vegan: Yes, cetyl trimethoxysilane is of synthetic origin and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, it is not known to irritate. However, like any ingredient, an allergic reaction is possible although rare.
Found in: Commonly found in make-up formulas, including foundations and lipsticks, as well as in some moisturizers and hair care products to improve texture and distribution.
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