Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, (octadecyloxy)-terminated
CAS #
68554-53-0
Form
Liquid
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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
Modern synthetic hybrid ingredient combining stearic acid chemistry with dimethicone silicone, developed in the late 20th century. Created to provide both emollient and silicone conditioning benefits in cosmetics.