Stearoxy Dimethicone
AKA “Silicone emollient, Dimethicone derivative”
Emollient
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Ingredient Facts
Stearoxy dimethicone
AKA: Silicone emollient, Dimethicone derivative
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, (octadecyloxy)-terminated
CAS #
68554-53-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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
Modern synthetic hybrid ingredient combining stearic acid chemistry with dimethicone silicone, developed in the late 20th century. Created to provide both emollient and silicone conditioning benefits in cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Stearoxy Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Methicone, Amino Bispropyl Dimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Amodimethicone Hydroxystearate, Behenoxy Di
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Stearoxy Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Stearoxy Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimeth
Nair B, Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2003
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR