What it is
A higher-molecular-weight silicone with reactive end groups, dimethiconol gives a silky, conditioning slip and forms a smooth, flexible film that helps skin feel soft and look even. It is often supplied blended with lighter silicones.
Safety & warnings
Silicones like dimethiconol are inert on skin and generally non-irritating and non-comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic silicone polymer.
Questions everyone asks
What does dimethiconol do?
It conditions skin and forms a smooth, soft film for a silky finish.
Is it greasy?
No, it gives a light, silky feel rather than a greasy one.