Perfluorononylethyl carboxydecyl lauryl/behenyl dimethicone

Ingredient type:  SILICONE

Silicone

✨ Role: This ingredient is mainly used in cosmetic products for its film-forming properties. It forms a light film on the skin, helping to retain moisture and improve skin texture, providing a silky-smooth feel.

Ingredient type: Emollient

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for topical use in cosmetics. However, as with any ingredient, a preliminary skin test is important if you have sensitive skin.

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

✨ Good to know: It is poorly absorbed by the skin, allowing it to remain on the surface to improve appearance and softness. What's more, perfluorocompounds like this one are often scrutinized for their environmental impact, although this aspect is mainly linked to their manufacture and disposal.

Found in: Mainly used in moisturizers, smoothing products for the face and hair care products, especially those targeting dry or damaged hair.

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