What it is
A silicone which enhances hydration and gives fine texture to the products without a greasy feel.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
Pregnancy Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Nursing Mothers Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Cancer free Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable Low biodegradability
Ecotoxicity May be ecotoxic because silicones may persist in the environment for prolonged periods of time
Natural/Synthetic
Note
- Dimethiconol may be ecotoxic because silicones may persist in the environment for prolonged periods of time and it is a stable compound with low biodegradability.
Attributes
Comedogenicity May cause mild occlusion depending on formulation and skin type
Acne prone skin Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
Sensitive skin Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with sensitive skin based on currently available data
Conclusion Dimethiconol is safe as per the current use practice.
References
- https://european-union.europa.eu
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in