CYCLOHEXASILOXANE

Ingredient type:SILICONE

Silicone

✨ Role: Cyclohexasiloxane is primarily used as a conditioning agent. It helps give the skin a soft and silky feel and facilitates the even application of cosmetic products by reducing friction. It is also valued for its role in improving the texture of formulations.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products according to assessments by major regulatory agencies. However, it is subject to debate regarding its environmental impact.

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

✨ Note: Although cyclohexasiloxane has a high skin tolerance profile, it is a volatile silicone and can accumulate in the environment, sometimes causing environmental concerns. In addition, some users may prefer to avoid silicones because of the film-like feeling they leave on the skin.

Found in: Commonly used in moisturizers, hair lotions, primers, and deodorants to provide a pleasant sensation while improving the spreadability of the product on the skin or hair.

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