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Dimethiconol lactate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance is a reaction product of lactic acid and dimethiconol. Chemically, dimethiconol is a silicone compound with a similar structure as dimethicone (dimethicone). Only the terminal CH3 group was replaced by a hydroxyl group (-OH). The substance acts as hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and emollient.
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