INCI name

DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE

Dimethylsilanol hyaluronate

A silanol ester of hyaluronic acid used as a humectant.

What it is

Dimethylsilanol hyaluronate is the ester of dimethylsilanol and hyaluronic acid, so it combines an organosilicon group with the hyaluronic acid chain. CosIng lists it as a humectant, moisturising and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams, eye creams and masks.

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 reveal the molecular weight of the hyaluronic acid part.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Moisturising
Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
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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