Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone

Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBIS-PHENYLPROPYL DIMETHICONE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number203265-11-6
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 66.7%Day Moisturizers 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone do in skincare?
Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone functions as a hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone 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-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (66.7% of its uses).

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