Acrylates/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Acrylates/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Polymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid monomers, both synthetic polymeric materials. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization cross-linking of dimethicone with acrylic monomers to form a network polymer.
Crosslinked polymer of bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Fixing
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR