Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Silicone elastomer / Crosslinked dimethicone
Silicone elastomer powder or gel; provides velvety powdery feel; pore-blurring effect; oil absorption; used in water-in-silicone emulsions; non-comedogenic; very low sensitization risk; crosslinked, non-mobile; no bioaccumulation concern (not cyclic volatile)
Function & Common Use
Emollient / Skin Conditioning / Texture Agent
Silicone
Primers foundations serums with velvety feel
Synthetic (silicone)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone Crosspolymer safe to use in skincare?
Dimethicone Crosspolymer has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Silicone elastomer powder or gel; provides velvety powdery feel; pore-blurring effect; oil absorption; used in water-in-silicone emulsions; non-comedogenic; very low sensitization risk; crosslinked, non-mobile; no bioaccumulation concern (not cyclic volatile)
Is Dimethicone Crosspolymer allowed in India?
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Dimethicone Crosspolymer used for in cosmetics?
Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as: Emollient / Skin Conditioning / Texture Agent. It is commonly found in: Primers foundations serums with velvety feel.
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