A crosslinked silicone polymer, listed as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer is a crosslinked silicone copolymer. CosIng gives no further detail; the INCI name indicates that it is built from cetyl dimethicone, a silicone carrying C16 alkyl groups, and bis-vinyldimethicone. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
- 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.