Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone

Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTRIFLUOROPROPYL DIMETHICONE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 50%Emulsions 25%Sunscreens 25%

Frequently asked

What does Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone do in skincare?
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Trifluoropropyl 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 Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (50% of its uses).

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