C30-60 Alkyl Dimethicone

C30-60 Alkyl Dimethicone molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from silicones and long-chain alkyl compounds synthesized from petroleum-based starting materials. Produced through hydrosilylation of alkenes with polydimethylsiloxane followed by alkyl chain attachment.
Siloxanes and Silicones, C30-60 alkyl methyl, dimethyl
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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 2022
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR