Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

AKA “Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Crosspolymer”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Dimethicone crosspolymer

AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer

Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Silicone

Synthetic

Clean

Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups Science: Functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Hair Fixing

Viscosity Controlling

Stabilizes Emulsion

Controls Viscosity

Locks In Moisture

Holds hair in place

Keeps product blended

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A silicone-based polymer created in the late 20th century. Developed to provide texture and slip in cosmetics while maintaining stability and reducing the greasy feel of traditional silicones.