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Fact Sheet: Cyclomethicone
INCI name:
Cyclomethicone.
Function:
Antistatic, emollient, hair conditioner, humectant, skin care agent, solvent, viscosity control agent.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 0.1% in water rinsable cosmetic products. However, in such concentrations, it will no longer be able to exert its intended action.
Where to find it / them? :
Deodorants, hair oils, tonic lotions, self-tanning gels.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor.
Risks to the environment :
Bioaccumulative substance.
More information :
Mixture of silicones D4, D5 and D6 in variable proportions.