OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Cetyl Dimethicone
Non-cyclic silicone derivative. Current cosmetic safety assessments of dimethicone and substituted-methicone polymers support low concern when used as formulated.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Non-cyclic silicone derivative. Current cosmetic safety assessments of dimethicone and substituted-methicone polymers support low concern when used as formulated.
What it does
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.