Ingredient
PCA Dimethicone
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — PCA Dimethicone (INCI: PCA Dimethicone) is a silicone-based emollient and conditioning agent.
What it does — It is commonly used to soften and smooth the skin and hair with a light, conditioned feel and to give a formula pleasant slip.
Typical use — Found in moisturizers, primers, hair serums and leave-on conditioning products.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits those who like a smooth, silky finish; those who prefer silicone-free routines may wish to note it.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice.
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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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