A silicone copolymer used as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Dimethiconol/silsesquioxane copolymer is a hydroxy-terminated silicone polymer combining dimethylsiloxane units with methyl silsesquioxane units, which give it a partly branched structure. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in conditioners, hair serums, styling products, creams and makeup.
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 the ratio of the silicone units.
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.
- 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.
Products with this ingredient (8)
- Dove 10in1 Bond Repair Hair Mask · Dove
- Dove Conditioner Bond Repair · Dove
- Dove Damage Therapy Bond Strength + Biotin Conditioner 350mL · Unilever
- Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair + Ceramide Conditioner 350mL · Unilever
- Dove Damage Therapy Bond Strength + Biotin Conditioner 850mL · Unilever
- Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair + Ceramide Conditioner 850mL · Unilever
- Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair + Ceramide Mask 300mL · Unilever
- Keratin Repair Bond Plex Conditioner · TRESemmé