HealthyPIG Magazine
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
A frequently used emollient with a light, silky feel. It is very gentle on skin and eyes and easy to apply. It is often used in sunscreens because it is also an excellent solvent for sunscreen agents.
Cyclopentasiloxane (decamethylcyclopentosiloxane) in cosmetics: is it safe?
A super commonly used 5 unit long cyclic structure organosilicon that is water thin and does not stay on the skin but evaporates from it (called volatile organosilicon). Cyclopentasiloxane is a type of organosilicon that is very commonly used in skin and hair care products today. Similar to other silicones, it gives skin and hair a silky smooth feel. It is often combined with non-volatile (i.e., stays on the skin) dimethicone because together the two form a waterproof, breathable protective barrier on the skin without the negative sticky feel.
