Dimethiconol

Helps attract water.

In the Silicones group

What it is

A silicone, one of a family of smooth, slippery ingredients made in a lab.

Softens and smooths the skin and helps it hold on to moisture.

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Helps attract waterOfficial EU function: Moisturising

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient

AntifoamingOfficial EU function: Antifoaming

Silicones

Some people avoid silicones because they prefer how products without them feel, or because they follow a haircare routine that leaves them out.

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