Reference name : DIMETHICONE
Sources consulted on 2026-10-06 · Cosmetic ingredients · Silicone
Role and characteristics
Dimethicone can contribute to skin or hair conditioning and formula texture. Do not equate it with every silicone; names and properties differ.
How to choose
Observe the finished product: slip, lightness or richness depend on the whole formula. Compare complete skincare rather than choosing solely an ingredient to exclude.
Distinguish from
DIMETHICONE and AMODIMETHICONE are different names. The final 2022 CIR report covers multiple polymers; it is not a test of your finished product.
Limitations and considerations
DIMETHICONE does not establish universal suitability or unsuitability. Ingredient assessment is not a test of your specific retail product.
Frequently asked questions
Does the name state concentration?
No. It identifies the ingredient, not its proportion.
Are all silicones the same substance?
No. Record the exact name; DIMETHICONE does not identify every silicone.
Sources & references
- Cosmetic ingredient database · CosIng ↗European Commission · Sources consulted on 2026-10-06
- Amended safety assessment of dimethicone, methicone and substituted-methicone polymers · Final amended report ↗Cosmetic Ingredient Review · Expert Panel · Sources consulted on 2026-10-06
Reference names are sourced; selection advice is editorial. An ingredient function establishes neither tolerance nor formula effectiveness. A fibre alone does not determine garment quality.