OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Dimethiconol
A high-molecular-weight silicone used to form a smooth protective film and improve skin or hair feel. Low skin penetration is expected, and cosmetic safety assessments support use in properly formulated products.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
A high-molecular-weight silicone used to form a smooth protective film and improve skin or hair feel. Low skin penetration is expected, and cosmetic safety assessments support use in properly formulated products.
What it does
Skin Conditioning; Film Former; Antifoaming Agent
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.