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Conditioning Agent

POLYSILICONE-36

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A crosslinked siloxane with glucoside groups that builds soft, breathable films on skin and hair. Very high molecular weight, no reactive groups left after cure, and inert silicone backbone make it one of the safer modern silicones.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Forms flexible, breathable film
  • Excellent skin and hair compatibility
  • Sugar-modified silicone offers hydrophilic-lipophilic balance

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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