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Emollient

BUTYL DIMETHICONE DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A butyl-modified silicone crosspolymer that provides emollient protection and creates lightweight, non-greasy films on skin. Commonly found in moisturizers and serums.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Provides emollient protection and skin conditioning
  • Creates lightweight, non-greasy films
  • High-MW silicone with negligible skin penetration

Known concerns

  • Silicone polymer; not biodegradable
  • Trace cyclic silicone residues in some grades
  • Limited human clinical data for this specific polymer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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