Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer

Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE COPOLYMER
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 100%

Frequently asked

What does Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer do in skincare?
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone 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 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (100% of its uses).

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