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Emollient

BIS-CETYL CETYL DIMETHICONE

Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A cetyl-terminated silicone polymer providing rich emolliency and occlusive skin protection in moisturizers and barrier creams. Nourishing, non-greasy feel with an excellent safety record.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Provides rich emolliency and occlusive protection
  • Nourishing, non-greasy skin feel
  • High-MW silicone with minimal skin penetration

Known concerns

  • Silicone polymer; not biodegradable
  • Long alkyl chains may impart slight occlusion
  • Rare individual sensitivity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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