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INCI name

PHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETHICONE

Phenylisopropyl dimethicone

Hair conditioningSkin conditioningreviewed

A silicone polymer with 2-phenylpropyl side groups, listed as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Phenylisopropyl dimethicone is a silicone polymer of dimethylsiloxane and 2-phenylpropyl methylsiloxane units, so that part of the chain carries aromatic side groups. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

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 molecular weight or the ratio of the monomers.

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 (15)

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