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Emollient

DIMETHICONOL HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS 133448-13-2 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A hydroxystearic-acid-modified dimethicone — anchors better to skin than plain dimethicone and adds richer moisturisation. Generally well tolerated; no significant safety signals.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Enhanced skin substantivity vs plain dimethicone
  • Improved moisturisation
  • Good compatibility with natural waxes
  • Smooth, long-lasting feel

Known concerns

  • Synthetic polymer; environmental persistence
  • Sparse compound-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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