dimethicone
Silicone-based emollient ingredient
Dimethicone is a silicone-based polymer used in cosmetics, skincare, and hair products.
It creates a smooth, slippery barrier on skin and hair, reducing friction and locking in moisture.
In lotions and serums, dimethicone gives that silky, quick-absorbing feel.
It also appears in industrial lubricants and medical applications like scar treatment sheets.
Large repeated-unit molecule
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
- inertInactive, physically or chemically
- volatileLiable to sudden change
non-volatile · fluid · emulsion · water-repellent · PDMS
Hydrating skin cream
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- conditionerHair-smoothing product
- serumBlood's watery portion
- foundationUnderlying support structure
skincare · makeup · lotion · hair care · anti-frizz · leave-in · BB cream · CC cream
Smooth, lustrous texture
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
- sleeknessSmooth, lustrous quality
softness · satiny · slip · spreadability · silky · lightweight · second-skin · breathable
Obstruction preventing passage
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- coatingApplied surface covering
- skin protectantTopical protective coating
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
wound care · diaper rash · nipple cream · dry skin · cracked heels · cuticle care · hand cream · healing ointment
- antiflatulentAgent reducing intestinal gas
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- digestive aidPromotes food breakdown
- lice treatmentRemedy for head parasites
head lice · medical grade · pharmaceutical · FDA approved · over-the-counter · topical · dermatological
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
- inertInactive, physically or chemically
volatile · non-volatile · fluid · emulsion · water-repellent · PDMS
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- conditionerHair-smoothing product
- serumBlood's watery portion
foundation · skincare · makeup · lotion · hair care · anti-frizz · leave-in · BB cream · CC cream · concealer
silkiness
Smooth, lustrous texture
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- smoothnessFreedom from irregularity
sleekness · softness · satiny · slip · spreadability · silky · lightweight · second-skin · breathable · matte
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- coatingApplied surface covering
- skin protectantTopical protective coating
waterproof · wound care · diaper rash · nipple cream · dry skin · cracked heels · cuticle care · hand cream · healing ointment
gas relief
- antiflatulentAgent reducing intestinal gas
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- digestive aidPromotes food breakdown
lice treatment · head lice · medical grade · pharmaceutical · FDA approved · over-the-counter · topical · dermatological
- Cosmetic Ingredientshyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide, glycerin, parabens
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- skin sootherslotion, balm, aloe gel, salve, ointment
- licehead louse, head lice, body louse, body lice, crab lice
- skin treatmentsskin cream, creams, skin lotion, ointments, skin treatment
- solventsacetone, alcohol, chloroform, ether, benzene
dimethiconewater
Clear essential liquid
aqua · hyaluronic acid · hydrosol · glycerin · aloe vera
dimethiconeshea butter
Tree nut skin emollient
jojoba oil · coconut oil · argan oil · natural oils · beeswax