OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Classified in the EU as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) due to persistent, bioaccumulative, and reproductive toxicity concerns. Very persistent in the environment.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Avoid
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Classified in the EU as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) due to persistent, bioaccumulative, and reproductive toxicity concerns. Very persistent in the environment.
What it does
Improves spreadability, leaves a silky feel, reduces tackiness
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