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SESH INGREDIENT FILE

Caprylyl Methicone

INCI Caprylyl Methicone

Silicone Emollient Hydration & Barrier

What it is & what it does

Caprylyl Methicone is a lightweight volatile silicone used for slip and fast spread.
It helps sunscreen filters and oils spread more evenly, reduces tack and leaves a silky finish as part of it evaporates. It does not provide a biological treatment benefit.

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.