Dimethiconol Methionine
AKA “Silicone-Amino Acid Complex, Dimethiconol Methionine
Hair Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol methionine
AKA: Silicone-Amino Acid Complex
Hair Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethiconol Methionine is the reaction product of Dimethiconol and Methionione
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. Combines silicone's conditioning properties with methionine, a sulfur-containing amino acid important in skin and hair health.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR