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DIMETHICONE/DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A crosslinked silicone polymer network that forms protective, breathable films on skin. Used in primers and skincare products for smooth texture; standard well-tolerated silicone elastomer class.

Function

ANTICAKINGHUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Forms protective, breathable films on skin
  • Provides smooth, non-greasy texture
  • High-MW silicone with negligible skin penetration

Known concerns

  • Silicone polymer; not biodegradable
  • Trace cyclic silicone residues in some grades
  • Rare individual sensitivity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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