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.
A Complete Guide to Using Dimethicone in Skin Care
Polydimethylsiloxane is a type of silicone. It is an ingredient in many cosmetics, such as skin and hair care products, because it smoothes rough surfaces and gives it a velvety texture. Dimethicone also creates a protective barrier on the skin, reducing moisture loss and providing some protection from irritants or allergens. Experts consider simethicone a safe ingredient with few side effects. However, although it is safe for humans, it has adverse effects on the environment. For this reason, some people prefer to avoid silicones in personal care products.
This article considers the benefits and risks of using products containing simethicone and recommends alternative products for people who wish to avoid this ingredient.
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.
