INCI name

C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer

Skin conditioning – emollient Film forming Hair conditioning Skin conditioningreviewed

A crosslinked silicone polymer with long alkyl chains, used as an emollient and film former.

What it is

C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer is a silicone polymer of dimethicone bearing long C30-45 and cetearyl alkyl chains, crosslinked with vinyl cyclohexene oxide. CosIng lists it as an emollient, film-forming, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in lipsticks, makeup and skin care products.

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.

The INCI name does not show the molecular weight or degree of crosslinking.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Film forming: Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
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.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

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