Dimethiconol Methionine

AKA: Silicone-Amino Acid Complex
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethiconol Methionine is the reaction product of Dimethiconol and Methionione
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
A modern silicone-amino acid hybrid developed for cosmetics. Combines silicone's conditioning properties with methionine, a sulfur-containing amino acid important in skin and hair health.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR