Thickener
BEHENYLCARBAMOYLPROPYL POLYSILSESQUIOXANE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A texture-building polymer that improves slip, film formation, or thickness more than it acts as a true skin treatment.
This ingredient is a silicone resin powder used mainly to modify texture, slip, film formation, or water retention in a formula. Large polymers usually have low skin penetration, so topical safety concerns are mostly limited to mild irritation or residual manufacturing impurities.
Function
Known concerns
- Low but not zero irritation risk in very sensitive skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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