Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone, a silicone polymer, and vinyl functional groups within the siloxane chemical family. Synthesized through crosslinking of bis-vinyldimethicone with methylhydrogen cyclic siloxanes via hydrosilylation reaction.
Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a polymer of Bis-Vinyldimethicone partially crosslinked with methylhydrogen cyclic siloxanes.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
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