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Emollient

CETYL HEXACOSYL DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A long-chain alkyl-modified silicone crosspolymer that gives products a soft, breathable film and luxurious skin feel. Inert and well-tolerated; environmental persistence is the main flag, not skin safety.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Long-chain silicone emollience
  • Smooth, breathable film
  • Improves spreadability
  • Stable across temperatures

Known concerns

  • Not readily biodegradable
  • Trace cyclosiloxane residuals possible
  • Limited published cosmetic-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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