INCI name

BIS-CETEARYL AMODIMETHICONE

Bis-cetearyl amodimethicone

An amino-functional silicone used to condition hair.

What it is

Bis-cetearyl amodimethicone is a silicone polymer with amino groups (an amodimethicone) whose chain ends carry long alkyl groups. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in hair conditioners, hair masks, leave-in products and shampoos.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (20)

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