CYCLOHEXASILOXANE
Is CYCLOHEXASILOXANE safe for seborrheic dermatitis?
Cyclohexasiloxane is generally a lower-concern ingredient for seborrheic dermatitis. It is a lightweight silicone used for slip and spread, rather than a fatty oil, fragrance or antifungal treatment.
No direct human seb derm or exact-name Malassezia evidence was found. Practical ingredient screening does not treat silicones as the same type of lipid as fatty oils, but that cannot guarantee that every formula will suit you. Stop if the complete product repeatedly irritates.
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What is it?
A quick identity check, separate from the seb derm guidance above.
01 / 05- Material type
- Cyclic silicone
- Ingredient family
- Volatile silicone
- Cosmetic function
- Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Solvent
What is CYCLOHEXASILOXANE used for in skincare?
Cyclohexasiloxane, also known as D6, is a cyclic volatile silicone. It acts as a solvent and carrier, helps products spread smoothly, reduces a greasy feel and partly evaporates after application. It is used in skincare, haircare, antiperspirants and colour cosmetics.