Emollient
DIMETHICONOL ISOSTEARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A silicone-fatty-acid hybrid that gives a silky, conditioning skin feel. Skin-safe with the usual silicone-class question of environmental persistence.
Function
Skin benefits
- Silky silicone-fatty hybrid emollient
- Conditioning film former
- Improves spreadability
Known concerns
- Silicone polymer environmental persistence question
- No significant skin safety concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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