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Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Our database includes 1,744 products that contain Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

Explained

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.

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What it does

Emulsion Stabilising Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
2.7%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 55749
INCI Name DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
All Functions Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling