Stearyl Methicone
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silicones and siloxanes, methyl octadecyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
What does it do?
Stearyl Methicone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Stearyl Methicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stearyl Methicone?
Stearyl Methicone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silicones and siloxanes, methyl octadecyl, trimethylsilyl terminated
Is Stearyl Methicone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Stearyl Methicone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Stearyl Methicone do in cosmetic products?
Stearyl Methicone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010