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Hair Conditioning

POLYSILICONE-1

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A modified silicone polymer used to condition hair and defoam products. Class is well-tolerated cosmetically; specific structure varies by manufacturer so purity controls matter.

Function

ANTIFOAMINGHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Modified silicone with conditioning effects
  • Defoams products
  • Smoothing without buildup
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • Limited independent safety data
  • Possible cyclic siloxane residuals
  • Manufacturer-specific structure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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