A silicone polymer with methyl and phenyl groups, listed as an emollient.
What it is
Phenyl methicone is a polymethylphenylsiloxane, a silicone polymer in which methyl and phenyl groups are attached to the silicon atoms of the siloxane chain. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
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 length of the silicone chain or the molecular weight.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.