CETYL DIMETHICONE

Ingredient type: SILICONE

Silicone

✨ Role: Cetyl Dimethicone is primarily used as a conditioning agent. It makes products easy to apply and leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth, and silky. It also acts as a protective barrier, maintaining skin hydration.

Ingredient type: Emollient

Safety: Yes, generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

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

✨ Good to know: Well tolerated by most skin types, but as with any silicone-based ingredient, some people prefer to avoid it if they are looking for all-natural formulations. It is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores.

Found in: Frequently used in moisturizers, serums, hair care products, and makeup products to improve the texture and feel of the product.

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