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Methyl Trimethicone
Silicon
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
Explained
Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
See all 1,238 products with Methyl Trimethicone
Users who like it
24%
Users who avoid it
76%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.5%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Methyl Trimethicone
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
58116
INCI Name
METHYL TRIMETHICONE
EC #
Ā -
All Functions
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
