Safety Notes
Soft-focus optical effect; mattifying; well tolerated
Function & Common Use
Function
Skin conditioning / Soft focus / Mattifying
Category
Silicone
Common In
Primers, foundations, BB creams
Origin
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane safe to use in skincare?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Soft-focus optical effect; mattifying; well tolerated
Is Polymethylsilsesquioxane allowed in India?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Polymethylsilsesquioxane used for in cosmetics?
Polymethylsilsesquioxane functions as: Skin conditioning / Soft focus / Mattifying. It is commonly found in: Primers, foundations, BB creams.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Identifiers
CAS68440-68-6
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