You should know
What it is
Silicon
Form of Silicon
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
Explained
Simethicone is a silicone. It is an emollient and used to reduce foaming in a product. It is also often used to coat sunscreen ingredients for better spreadability.
This ingredient is created by mixing dimethylpolysiloxane and hydrated silica.
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Also known as: Simeticone
Simethicone is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.5% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Often have the following skin types:
Sensitive
Dry
Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:
Seborrheic Dermatitis • Sensitivity • Redness • Fine Lines
Where it's used
Simethicone is most often found as ingredient number 21 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Simethicone the most:
References
Products with Simethicone
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 78955
- INCI Name: SIMETHICONE
- INN Name: simethicone
- All Functions: Antifoaming, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
