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What Is Caprylyl Methicone?
Caprylyl methicone is a synthetic or plant-derived silicone polymer that conditions skin and provides a permeable barrier that helps prevent moisture loss.
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BRB Caprylyl Methicone - provides superior emollience, detackification, and smoothness for cosmetic formulations BRB Caprylyl Methicone - provides superior emollience
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- INCI Name
- CAPRYLYL METHICONE
- EC Number
- 241-881-3
- Function
- Skin Conditioning
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C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
A silicone conditioning agent that smooths and protects the skin surface
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
A silicone film-former that creates a smooth, protective surface layer on skin
C4-14 Perfluoroalkylethoxy Dimethicone
A silicone-derived conditioning agent that smooths skin texture and supports moisture retention
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
A silicone crosspolymer that creates texture and hold in formulations
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
A silicone polymer that smooths texture and creates a protective film on skin
Cetyl Dimethicone
Cetyl dimethicone is a silicone polymer that plays multiple roles in cosmetics
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