Emollient
BUTYL DIMETHICONE DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A butyl-modified silicone crosspolymer that provides emollient protection and creates lightweight, non-greasy films on skin. Commonly found in moisturizers and serums.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides emollient protection and skin conditioning
- Creates lightweight, non-greasy films
- High-MW silicone with negligible skin penetration
Known concerns
- Silicone polymer; not biodegradable
- Trace cyclic silicone residues in some grades
- Limited human clinical data for this specific polymer
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related emollients
Same plant / compound family
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