murphyDimethiconol Cysteine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone-Amino Acid Complex
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDimethiconol and the amino acid cysteine are the starting materials combined to create this silicone-amino acid compound. The ingredient is synthesized through a chemical reaction bonding dimethiconol's silicone backbone to cysteine's molecular structure.
Dimethiconol Cysteine is the reaction product of dimethiconol and cysteine
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Softens and detangles hair
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR