Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3

Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer-3
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
OriginDerived from dimethylsiloxane polymers, a class of synthetic silicon-based compounds created through petrochemical synthesis. Produced by cross-linking dimethicone polymer chains using ethylenebis(methyltrimethylsiloxysilane) as a cross-linking agent.
Siloxanes and Silicones, dimethyl, ethylenebis(methyltrimethylsilyloxysilane) crosslinked
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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.
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
Leave-on0.2–2%
Rinse-off0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR