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Emollient

Caprylyl Methicone

Often labeled as: Ultra-Light Silicone

The silicone that reduces heaviness in natural oils.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly unique silicone fluid. It has an exceptional ability to reduce the heavy, greasy, tacky feel of vegetable oils and thick UV filters in a formulation.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Makes heavy, greasy products feel light, elegant, and fast-absorbing.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Crucial for making high-SPF mineral sunscreens cosmetically elegant.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It damages the skin barrier.

The Science

It is a completely inert, highly safe skin-conditioning agent.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Caprylyl Methicone