Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Cetearyl Silicone Crosspolymer
Plant-Derived
Silicone
Clean
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of cetearyl dimethicone crosslinked with vinyl cyclohexene oxide
CAS #
756876-51-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Fixing
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic hybrid polymer combining cetyl and stearyl alcohols with silicone chemistry, developed in the late 20th century. Designed to provide silky texture and improved skin feel in cosmetic products.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR