Dimethiconol Candelillate

Dimethiconol Candelillate 1
Dimethiconol Candelillate 2
Dimethiconol Candelillate 3
AKA: Silicone-Candelilla Wax Complex
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Candelilla wax, reaction products with hydroxy-terminated di-Me siloxanes
Form
Wax
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 cosmetic ingredient combining silicone with candelilla wax, a plant wax traditionally used by indigenous peoples of Mexico and the southwestern United States. The silicone hybrid was developed to enhance conditioning properties.
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