Fact Sheet: Cyclohexasiloxane (Silicone D6)

INCI name:   Cyclohexasiloxane.

Function:   Emollient, hair conditioner, skin care agent, solvent.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Not regulated.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   BB creams, CC creams, eye bases, foundations, concealers, fabric masks, matifying gels, sun creams, complexion bases, lip glosses, face creams, blushes, face serums, illuminators, eye contour creams, lip balms.

Health risks:   /

Environmental risks:   Non-biodegradable, bioaccumulative, persistent, aquatic ecotoxicity.

Alternative :  

Additional information:   Mixture of cyclopentasiloxane (1 - 5%) and cyclohexasiloxane (95 - 99%).