Dimethiconol/silsesquioxane copolymer (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Dimethiconol/silsesquioxane copolymer is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance is a reaction product of dimethiconol and the silsesquioxane copolymer. Chemically dimethiconol is a silicone compound with a similar structure as dimethicone (Dimeticon). Only the terminal CH3 group has been replaced by a hydroxyl group (-OH). The substance acts as a hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and as a skin care product.

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A copolymer is a polymer that is composed of 2 different monomer units.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer