A high-molecular-weight silicone polymer used as a film former and hair conditioner.
What it is
Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer is a silicone polymer made by reacting dimethicone with vinyl-terminated dimethicone, which gives very long silicone chains. CosIng lists it as a film-forming and hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, conditioners and other hair care products, often supplied as a silicone emulsion.
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 of the polymer.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- 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.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.