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Key benefits: Hydration.

Cyclomethicone

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Cyclomethicone is a generic name for a mixture of cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane compounds that conform to the formula, where n has a value between 4 and 6.

Purpose

Silicone that is used to improve the aesthetics of a formula (its dry finish can help make moisturizers feel less greasy).

Rating

GOOD

Category

Silicone, Emollient, Solvent

INCI Purpose

HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Risks

Silicone — Creates a barrier on skin that may trap debris and clog pores

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Silicone

Helps With

Frizz Tangling

Suitable For

Thickness fine

Role

Volatile silicone carrier

Length

At a Glance

Article

Cyclomethicone is a silicone that is used to improve the aesthetics of a formula (its dry finish can help make moisturizers feel less greasy).

See: Silicone, Cyclopentasiloxane

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