EWG Safety Score
What Is Methicone?
Methicone is one of the simpler silicones due to its less complex molecular structure. It helps give skin products a silky feel and helps skin retain moisture.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Cosmetics and Toiletries Magazine, June 1997, Volume 112, pages 83-85 [No URL Found] Cosmetics and Toiletries Magazine, 1997
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Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, February 2014, pages 164-171 [No URL Found] Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2014
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- METHICONE
- Function
- Antistatic, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
A silicone surfactant that helps cleanse and condition the skin
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
A silicone-based conditioning polymer that smooths and protects hair and skin
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
A silicone-based conditioning agent that smooths and protects skin and hair
Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
A silicone copolymer that forms a protective film on skin and hair
Methylsilanol Glycyrrhizinate
A silicone-modified licorice extract that conditions and soothes the skin
Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
A silicone-based conditioning agent that smooths and protects the skin barrier
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