Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Fixing
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Holds hair in place
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A silicone-based polymer created in the late 20th century. Developed to provide texture and slip in cosmetics while maintaining stability and reducing the greasy feel of traditional silicones.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR