Potassium dimethicone copolyol panthenyl phosphate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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"Potassium" means the element potassium, "dimethicone" means basic silicone oils, "polyol(s)" means a group of organic compounds containing several hydroxy groups (-OH), so-called polyalcohols (polyhydric alcohols, also called sugar alcohols).

Potassium dimethicone copolyol panthenyl phosphate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a moisturizer (increases the water content of the skin).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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