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Fact Sheet: Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4 Silicone)
INCI name:
Cyclotetrasiloxane.
Function:
Emollient, hair conditioner, skin care agent, solvent.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 0.1% in water rinsable cosmetic products. However, in such concentrations, it will not be able to exert their planned action.
Where to find it / them? :
Conditioners, BB creams, CC creams, shampoos, deodorants, hair serums, face serums, face creams, foundations, lipsticks, face creams, hair mists, lip glosses, sunscreens, hair lotions/gels, shampoos, eye creams.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected reprotoxic.
Risks to the environment :
Bioaccumulative, persistent, aquatic ecotoxicity.
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