Ingredient
Dimethiconol
Low risk
FunctionSilicone
What it is — Dimethiconol (INCI: Dimethiconol) is a silanol-terminated silicone fluid used as a conditioning and finishing agent.
What it does — It is commonly used to add a smooth, non-tacky finish, improve slip and help hair and skin feel soft and sealed.
Typical use — Found in hair serums, conditioners, primers and moisturizers.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits those wanting a smoothing, frizz-taming or silky finish. It layers well with other silicones and emollients.
Safety — Graded low risk as an inert, film-forming silicone. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — inert film-forming silicone.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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