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What is "CAPRYLYL METHICONE" and what does it do?

Role: SILICONE

Family: SILICONE

Comedogenic index: 0

Caprylyl Methicone is a silicone polymer used in cosmetics for its moisturizing and emollient properties.

If you use products that contain a lot of silicone, you need to wash your face thoroughly, as they can tend to accumulate on your epidermis.
It is a polymer molecule (created from repeated subunits)

Moisturizing and protective properties
Hydration: This component creates a permeable barrier on the skin, helping to prevent moisture loss and maintain skin hydration.

Texture and Application: It is characterized by its low viscosity and volatility (it evaporates rather than being absorbed by the skin), leaving a light, silky, smooth feel.
Compatibility and Formulation

Formulation flexibility: A special feature of Caprylyl Methicone is its compatibility with other silicones and natural plant oils. This property makes it ideal for creating products combining consumer-appealing vegetable oils with a cosmetically elegant, non-greasy, non-sticky texture.

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