OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Cyclopentasiloxane
Considered low toxicity to humans at cosmetic use levels, but highly persistent in the environment. Restricted in rinse-off cosmetics in the EU due to environmental concerns.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Avoid
Evidence level: Moderate
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Considered low toxicity to humans at cosmetic use levels, but highly persistent in the environment. Restricted in rinse-off cosmetics in the EU due to environmental concerns.
What it does
Improves slip, spreadability, and quick drying
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.
Sources
- 1 ECHA, SCCS, Environment Canada, PubMed