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Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane
✨ Emollient ↗

A volatile silicone that improves spreadability and leaves the skin feeling smooth and silky. It evaporates after application, reducing greasy residue.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Silicone D5Silicone-D5D5 SiliconeD5-Siliconecyclomethicone
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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