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SESH INGREDIENT FILE

Dimethicone

INCI Dimethicone

Silicone Emollient / Skin Protectant Hydration & Barrier

What it is & what it does

Dimethicone is a silicone emollient and skin protectant that forms a breathable-feeling film and reduces water loss.
It can improve softness, smooth the look of dehydration lines and support barrier comfort. Its benefit is real but mainly moisturization/protection, not collagen stimulation or pigmentation treatment.

Usage & cautions

Found in SESH

Products containing this ingredient

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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.