Dimethiconol Arginine
AKA “Silicone-Amino Acid Complex, Dimethiconol Arginine”
Hair Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol arginine
AKA: Silicone-Amino Acid Complex
Hair Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Dimethiconol Arginine is the reaction product of Dimethiconol and Arginine
Form
Powder
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A modern silicone-amino acid hybrid developed for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Combines silicone's conditioning properties with arginine (an amino acid) to improve skin feel and moisturization in contemporary skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR