Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE COPOLYMER |
| Function | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING |
| CAS number | 68440-84-6 |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Sunscreens 40%Foundations 20%Lip Oils 20%Toners 20%
Frequently asked
- What does Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer do in skincare?
- Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer functions as a film forming, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (40% of its uses).
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