Dimethicone in Foundation
1. My ingredient is dimethicone
2. Dimethicone is a polymer
3. <------- Chemical Structure
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5. In foundation, dimethicone is used as a skin protectant and a skin conditioner.
6. Some positive aspects of dimethicone are:
8. Dimethicone has been FDA approved as safe to use in beauty and health care products.
9. Highest concentration of dimethicone is 15%
10. Based on what I have researched, this product is not an all natural product and it is not technically good for you. As far as the amount of dimethicone in the foundation I use daily, I am not concerned.
Works Cited:
http://www.newdruginfo.com/pharmacopeia/usp28/v28230/usp28nf23s0_m26510.htm
http://chemistscorner.com/silicones-cosmetic-science-in-300-seconds/
http://cincovidas.com/dimethicone-the-truth-behind-this-common-cosmetics-ingredient/
2. Dimethicone is a polymer
3. <------- Chemical Structure
4.
5. In foundation, dimethicone is used as a skin protectant and a skin conditioner.
6. Some positive aspects of dimethicone are:
- Reduces inflammation
- Reduces irritation
- Soothes skin
8. Dimethicone has been FDA approved as safe to use in beauty and health care products.
9. Highest concentration of dimethicone is 15%
10. Based on what I have researched, this product is not an all natural product and it is not technically good for you. As far as the amount of dimethicone in the foundation I use daily, I am not concerned.
Works Cited:
http://www.newdruginfo.com/pharmacopeia/usp28/v28230/usp28nf23s0_m26510.htm
http://chemistscorner.com/silicones-cosmetic-science-in-300-seconds/
http://cincovidas.com/dimethicone-the-truth-behind-this-common-cosmetics-ingredient/