CYCLOMETHICONE
Ingredient type:SILICONE
Silicone
Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes
Suspected endocrine disruptor
✨ Role: Cyclomethicone is primarily used as an emollient and texture conditioner in cosmetic products. It helps to give the skin a soft feel and makes products easier to apply. It evaporates quickly, leaving little oily residue on the skin.
Ingredient type: Silicone
⚕️ Safety: Cyclomethicone is generally considered safe for cosmetic use by regulatory agencies when used as recommended.
✨ Vegan: Yes, cyclomethicone is a synthetic ingredient and is therefore compatible with vegan ethics.
✨ Note: Although generally well tolerated, people with very sensitive or acne-prone skin may want to use this ingredient with caution, as silicones can sometimes clog pores in more sensitive skin types.
Found in: It is commonly found in moisturizers, lotions, serums, hair products, and makeup bases to improve the texture of the product.
comedogenic index:
