What it is
Dimethylsilanol is a low-molecular-weight organosilicon compound bearing silanol (Si-OH) groups. In cosmetics it functions as a skin-conditioning component and is frequently encountered as part of silanol derivatives that combine silicon with other moieties. It is used at low levels to contribute to skin feel and conditioning.
Safety & warnings
Silanol-type ingredients are generally well tolerated in topical use at cosmetic levels. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
It is a synthetic organosilicon compound.
Questions everyone asks
What does Dimethylsilanol do?
It acts as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is often part of silanol-based components that contribute to skin feel.
Is it a silicone?
It is a small organosilicon compound related to silicone chemistry, bearing silanol groups rather than being a long silicone polymer.