A volatile cyclic silicone used as a solvent and emollient.
What it is
Cyclohexasiloxane is a cyclic silicone with six silicon–oxygen units, often abbreviated D6. CosIng lists it as emollient, hair conditioning and solvent.
Where it is used
Found in hair serums, antiperspirants, foundations, primers and other products that need a light, spreadable texture.
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.
Cyclic siloxanes are also regulated under EU chemicals legislation (REACH); the label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (99)
- Vitamin C Skin Boost Instant Smoother · The Body Shop
- Relove Super Serum Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Body Veil Face & Body Foundation · Revolution
- Fit Me® Matte + Poreless · Maybelline
- Tattoo Liner Gel Pot · Maybelline
- Color Tattoo 24H · Maybelline
- Unisex Healthy Glow – Hydrating Tinted Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- High Performance Lifting Foundation · ArtDeco
- #PINK LATTE Eyeshadow Palette by Siostry ADiHD · Pierre René
- Paletka cieni/ Eyeshadow Palette ART · Pierre René
- Paletka cieni do powiek Mocha Mousse – Espresso · Pierre René
- Paletka cieni do powiek Mocha Mousse – Mocha · Pierre René