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Skin Conditioning

VINYL DIMETHICONE/LAURYL/BEHENYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A heavy-chain silicone elastomer (lauryl + behenyl side groups) that gives a rich, cushiony feel and acts as a skin conditioner. Well tolerated as a high-MW crosslinked silicone.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditions skin with a rich, velvety feel
  • Improves product spreadability and slip
  • High-MW elastomer with negligible skin penetration

Known concerns

  • Silicone elastomer; not biodegradable
  • Rare individual sensitivity
  • Long alkyl chains may impart slight occlusion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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