DIMETHICONE/METHICONE COPOLYMER

Ingredient type: SILICONE

✨ Role: Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer is mainly used for its emollient and protective barrier-forming properties. It helps smooth skin, reduces redness and improves the texture of cosmetic products.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, overall this ingredient is considered safe for cutaneous use. It is poorly absorbed through the skin, limiting the risk of irritation.

✨ Vegan: In general, this ingredient is considered vegan, but this may depend on the other ingredients present in the formulation.

✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, it can however be occlusive. It is mostly used to improve the sensory feel of formulations and the durability of products on the skin.

Present in: Typically found in moisturizers, foundations, long-lasting make-up and hair care products for its smoothing and protective properties.