CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
Ingredient type: SILICONE
Silicone
Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes
Suspected endocrine disruptor
✨ Role: Cyclotetrasiloxane is used in cosmetics for its ability to improve product texture. It gives a soft, light feel to the skin, while helping to evenly distribute other ingredients on the skin.
Ingredient type : Siloxane
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe by regulatory bodies, although it is under scrutiny due to environmental concerns and accumulation in nature.
✨ Vegan: Yes, Cyclotetrasiloxane is synthetically derived and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Although widely used, this ingredient is being monitored for its potential environmental impact, especially concerning its slow degradation and possible bioaccumulation. It may be mildly irritating in some sensitive individuals.
Present in: Commonly used in lotions, creams, serums, hair care products such as conditioners and styling sprays, as well as deodorants.
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