An alkyl-modified silicone used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cetearyl methicone is a silicone polymer whose siloxane chain carries cetyl and stearyl (C16-18 alkyl) groups and is capped with trimethylsilyl groups. The alkyl groups give it a waxier character than ordinary silicones. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care and makeup 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 chain length of the polymer.
Functions
- 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.