Amodimethicone

Amodimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 2 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameAMODIMETHICONE
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number71750-80-6
Prevalence1,307 products (1.41% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies2 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches2,400

Used in

Conditioners 28.4%Hair Masks 23%Shampoos 12.1%Leave-in Conditioners 7.6%Leave-in Treatments 7%Styling Creams & Sprays 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does Amodimethicone do in skincare?
Amodimethicone functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Amodimethicone allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Amodimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (28.4% of its uses).

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