🔬 How It Actually Works
A cyclic, volatile silicone. It is the secret behind the incredible slip of luxury cosmetics. It applies smoothly, then evaporates entirely into the air, leaving active ingredients behind without a greasy feel.
💖 Why Your Skin Loves It
Provides weightless, flawless spreadability to heavy sunscreens and foundations.
💡 Pro Tip
Being phased out in some regions due to environmental accumulation concerns, but perfectly safe for human skin.
🧪 The Mixology Guide
Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Cyclopentasiloxane interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.
✅ Best Friends (Synergy)
PEG-10 Dimethicone
⚠️ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.