Ingredient glossary / Emollient
Dimethicone
On the label: Dimethicone · Emollient
What it is
A silicone that leaves a smooth, breathable film; an FDA skin protectant at 1 to 30 percent. Washes off with ordinary cleansers.
Emollients: Emollients fill the gaps between skin cells and leave the surface smooth and soft; oils, butters and esters.
Wikidata: Chemical compound, a linear polymer of dimethylsiloxane. Q411955 →
In the research
90 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- [Tungiasis: from travel-associated dermatosis to a neglected tropical disease] · Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026
- Plastic in dermatology: Impacts on human health, skin disease, and the contribution of personal care product use to environmental pollution · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2026
- Tailoring the Stability of W/O/W Liquid Foundations: A Comparative Study of Polyglycerol-Based W/O Emulsifiers · ACS omega, 2026
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Products whose label lists it
6 on the siteMatched from the ingredient list the supplier printed; the position in the list (first or thirtieth) is on each product page.
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