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Simethicone

Simethicone
✨ Emollient ↗

A silicone derivative used in skincare to improve texture and reduce foam formation during manufacturing. It also provides a smooth skin feel.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Activated Dimethicone
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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