murphyDimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Resin
Synthetic
Humectant
Barrier Support
Silicone
Clean
OriginSynthesized from silicone polymers (dimethicone and divinyldimethicone) combined with silsesquioxane monomers from silicon-based chemistry. Produced through crosslinking polymerization of these components using catalytic methods to create a stable, three-dimensional network structure.
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a crosslinked copolymer of Dimethicone, Divinyldimethicone and silsesquioxane monomers
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Viscosity Controlling
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 619)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5–5%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2012 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR