Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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Silikon

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer omedelbart

  • A derivative of the silicone dimethicone
  • Used as a stabilizer, suspending agent, and thickener
  • Considered safe as used in cosmetics
  • Is non-occlusive, meaning it does not “suffocate” skin

Dimethicone Crosspolymer beskrivning

Dimethicone crosspolymer is a silicone derivative used as a stabilising and suspending agent or as a thickener in skin care products, almost always with pure dimethicone or another type of silicone. In its raw form, dimethicone crosspolymer is a gel. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found dimethicone crosspolymer safe as used in cosmetics, and found that because of its larger molecule size, it does not penetrate skin. In leave-on products, it is used in amounts up to 25%. In recent years, silicone and its derivatives have been scrutinises amid claims that they “suffocate” skin, leading to clogged pores and increased blemish breakouts, yet research hasn’t substantially proven that. In fact – again because of molecular size and configuration– silicones allow other ingredients to go past skin’s surface, yet they remain on top. Because of their porous nature, silicones are also light and non-occlusive, meaning they provide moisturising properties without feeling thick or heavy.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer referenser

  • Scars, Burns, and Healing, August 2019, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.