Dimethiconol Methionine

AKA: Silicone-Amino Acid Complex

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

OriginDerived from dimethicone (a silicone polymer) and the amino acid methionine as starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction between dimethiconol and methionine to form the combined compound.

Dimethiconol Methionine is the reaction product of Dimethiconol and Methionione

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR