Silicon is the second most abundant element in the earth s crust after oxygen.
Vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer comedogenic.
Dimethicone is one of the most widely used ingredients.
It is used in deodorants makeup skin and hair care products.
Because dimethicone is occlusive there s mass confusion as to whether it causes clogged pores and irritation and prevents other ingredients from absorbing into the skin.
But according to fu there is no scientific basis for those claims.
Dimethicone vinyl dimethicone crosspolymers are flexible silicon polymers consisting of dimethicone copolymers that are crosslinked.
But is it good for your skin.
Silicones are non comedogenic and non sensitizing she.
Dimethicone vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer and dimethicone vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer cancer cancer.
Here s where things get a little complicated.
Ingredients linked to cancer in government industry or academic studies or assessments.
She says it creates a barrier on the skin like mineral oil which can cause your.
Dimethicone is listed as a low hazard ingredient in the skin deep database which i take with a grain of salt anyway.
Britta aragon from the cinco vidas blog says dimethicone products are generally safe but not good for your skin.