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What Is Cyclotetrasiloxane?
Cyclotetrasiloxane is a type of silicone that is most often utilized for contributing emollience to a formula and delivering a skin-softening effect.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed March 2021, ePublication CosmeticsInfo.org, 2021
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International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149S-227S International Journal of Toxicology, 2011
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Cosmetic Ingredient Review, December 2009, pages 1-133 Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 2009
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Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
- EC Number
- 209-136-7 / -
- Function
- Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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A silicone-based conditioning agent that smooths and protects the hair fibre
Dimethicone
Commonly used emollient, known for its gentleness and silky feel Recognized as a skin protectant (in concentrations 1-30%) by the U.S. FDA
Dimethicone Copolyol
A type of silicone derived from silica
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