Antioxidant
DIMETHYLAMINOBENZAMIDOPROPYL/METHYL POLYSILSESQUIOXANE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A silicone polymer with a built-in UV-absorbing dimethylaminobenzamide group — stabilizes formulations against light damage while providing silky skin feel. Specialty material with limited public toxicology but a benign-class backbone.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides UV and light stabilization to formulations
- Acts as antioxidant against radical degradation
- Improves emollient skin feel via silicone backbone
Known concerns
- Dimethylaminobenzamide moiety could theoretically photodegrade
- Limited public toxicology data for this specialty INCI
- Silsesquioxane purity controls vary by supplier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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