Dimethiconol Candelillate
AKA “Silicone-Candelilla Wax Complex, Dimethiconol Candelillate”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol candelillate
AKA: Silicone-Candelilla Wax Complex
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Candelilla wax, reaction products with hydroxy-terminated di-Me siloxanes
Form
Wax
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern cosmetic ingredient combining silicone with candelilla wax, a plant wax traditionally used by indigenous peoples of Mexico and the southwestern United States. The silicone hybrid was developed to enhance conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR