AMODIMETHICONE

Ingredient type:  SILICONE

Silicone

✨ Role: Amodimethicone is a modified silicone often used in hair products to help smooth the hair cuticle, reduce frizz, and make detangling easier. In skin care products, it creates a breathable barrier that leaves skin feeling soft and silky.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally safe at concentrations typically found in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Amodimethicone is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Although widely tolerated, excessive use in the hair can cause buildup, which can be removed with a clarifying shampoo. Unlikely to cause skin irritation, but always perform a skin test beforehand if you have sensitive skin.

Found in: Mainly used in conditioners, hair masks, and certain hair serums, it is also found in some skin care products due to its pleasant texture.

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