DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Is DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER safe for seborrheic dermatitis?
Evidence is too limited for a seb-derm-specific rating of Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, although it is generally used to improve texture rather than to act on skin biology. It is not a treatment.
A cosmetic safety assessment supports dimethicone crosspolymers in the covered uses and concentrations. This large silicone network is not a free fatty-acid source for Malassezia, and no exact human seb derm evidence was found. The surrounding oils, fragrance and active ingredients are more likely to determine whether the product feels comfortable.
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What is it?
A quick identity check, separate from the seb derm guidance above.
01 / 05- Material type
- Crosslinked silicone elastomer
- Ingredient family
- Silicone texture modifier
- Cosmetic function
- Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
What is DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER used for in skincare?
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked silicone elastomer that swells into a soft gel in compatible liquids. It thickens formulas, reduces tack, improves spread and creates a powdery-silky finish. It is often paired with dimethicone, volatile silicones, sunscreen filters, pigments and emollients in primers, sunscreens and moisturisers.