Dimethylpolysiloxane (also called polymethylsiloxane or dimethylpolysiloxane) is a silicon-based polymer used as a lubricant and conditioning agent.
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Uses
- Used in many cosmetic and hygiene products like nail polish, conditioners, make-up, contact lens solutions, sunscreens, deodorants, and shampoo.
Benefits
- It functions as an anti-foaming agent, skin conditioning agent, occlusive and skin protectant.
Cautions
- The Cosmetic Ingredient Review‘s (CIR) Expert Panel, has concluded that dimethicone and related polymers are “safe as used in cosmetic formulations.
Interactions
n/a
Other names
polymethylsiloxane
References
Source: Drugs.com, https://www.drugs.com/inactive/dimethylpolysiloxane-309.html
Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydimethylsiloxane#Medicine_and_cosmetics