Dimethiconol Borageate

Dimethiconol Borageate 1
Dimethiconol Borageate 2
AKA: Silicone-Borage Oil Complex
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Reaction product of the fatty acids derived from Borago officinalis L. seed oil and poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene),.alpha.-hydro,.omega.-hydroxy
CAS #
226994-45-2
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient combining silicone with borage seed oil, which has been used in traditional European herbalism for skin health. The silicone-enhanced version was developed in the late 20th century for improved cosmetic performance.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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