Dimethicone (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Methyl silicone oil

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Dimethicone, also called Dimeticonum or as methyl silicone oil, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an anti-foaming agent (suppresses foam formation) and emollient (makes the skin soft and smooth).

In the pharmaceutical notation dimethicone is listed as dimethicone (without h). This leads to an unnecessary confusion of languages.

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The use of dimethicone in cosmetic formulations is not recommended due to its poor degradability.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer