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The cyclically structured silicone oil cyclotetrasiloxane is a low-molecular, liquid silicone oil consisting of 4 siloxane units (see below silicones) which is used in cosmetic products as a synthetic oil component. Cyclotetrasiloxane acts as a hair conditioning agent. Furthermore, silicone oil acts as emollient and solvent.
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