PENTAMETHYL OCTAHYDROINDENODIOXANE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

✨ Role: Pentamethyl Octahydroindenodioxane is used primarily as an emollient and texturizing agent. It helps give products a soft, light feel on the skin while improving their spreadability.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products according to regulators such as CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Pentamethyl octahydroindenodioxane is cyclopentasiloxane, which is a form of silicone. Silicones can sometimes cause reactions in people with specific skin sensitivities, but are generally well tolerated by most skin types.

Found in: Often found in face creams and lotions, foundations and hair products for its texture-enhancing properties.