White wavy lines texture on a surfaceFact Sheet: Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4 Silicone)

Fact Sheet: Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4 Silicone)

INCI name: Cyclotetrasiloxane.
Function: Emollient, hair conditioner, skin care agent, solvent.
Origin: Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations : Up to 0.1% in water rinsable cosmetic products. However, in such concentrations, it will not be able to exert their planned action.
Where to find it / them? : Conditioners, BB creams, CC creams, shampoos, deodorants, hair serums, face serums, face creams, foundations, lipsticks, face creams, hair mists, lip glosses, sunscreens, hair lotions/gels, shampoos, eye creams.
Risks to health: Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected reprotoxic.
Risks to the environment : Bioaccumulative, persistent, aquatic ecotoxicity.
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