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Dimethicone
Fearmongered, actually fine·Strong evidence
A silicone that gives a smooth, soft feel and helps hold water in the skin. Inert and well studied.
The myth vs the evidence
Often accused of "suffocating" skin or causing breakouts. Dimethicone is breathable to water vapor, non-comedogenic in testing, and rinses off normally. The clean-beauty fear is not supported.
Products with Dimethicone
- 100CeraVeMoisturizing Cream
- 100Blue LizardSensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30+
- 100CeraVeHydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint SPF 30
- 97EltaMDUV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
- 96EucerinAdvanced Repair Lotion
- 89The OrdinaryAzelaic Acid Suspension 10%
- 88SupergoopUnseen Sunscreen SPF 40
- 85NeutrogenaHydro Boost Water Gel
- 84OlayRegenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
- 80DoveDove Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture Shampoo
- 79AveenoDaily Moisturizing Lotion
- 78SecretClinical Strength Antiperspirant
- 77Bath & Body WorksWarm Vanilla Sugar Body Lotion
- 76Head & ShouldersHead & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo
- 75NeutrogenaUltra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55
- 67PantenePantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo
References
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