Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Synthetic

Cleanser

Silicone

Clean

Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is Lauryl Dimethicone crosslinked with divinyl dimethicone

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Viscosity Controlling

Surfactant Cleansing

Antioxidant

Anti-Inflammatory

Boosts Collagen

Lifts away dirt and oil

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Skin Irritant

1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 619)

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.3–2%

Rinse-off0.09%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2012 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR