STEARYL DIMETHICONE

Ingredient type: SILICONE

✨ Role: Stearyl Dimethicone is primarily used for its emollient properties. It helps soften and smooth the skin, creating a protective barrier to reduce moisture loss. Thanks to its silky texture, it improves the feel of formulations.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, according to regulatory agency assessments.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Stearyl Dimethicone is generally considered vegan, as it is synthesized from silicones and fatty alcohol derivatives of mineral or petrochemical origin.

✨ Note: Stearyl Dimethicone is often well tolerated by most skin types, but people with particularly sensitive or acne-prone skin should perform a patch test beforehand. It can reduce the greasy feel of formulations while improving their application.

Found in: It is frequently found in moisturizers, sunscreens, makeup products, and hair care products for its conditioning and film-forming properties.