Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone

Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning agent. It is used in 87 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBIS-CETEARYL AMODIMETHICONE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number1126942-72-0
Prevalence87 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Conditioners 33.3%Hair Masks 25.3%Leave-in Treatments 8%Hair Serums 6.9%Heat Protectants 6.9%Shampoos 5.7%

Frequently asked

What does Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone do in skincare?
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone functions as a hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Bis-Cetearyl 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 Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (33.3% of its uses).

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