Phenyl Dimethicone
Also known as: Phenyl dimethicone (silicone)
INCI: Phenyl Dimethicone | Function: Emollient | Type: Silicone (phenyl-modified)
What Is Phenyl Dimethicone?
Phenyl Dimethicone 是一种 phenyl-modified 聚二甲基硅氧烷。苯基的引入显著提升折光率, 使其具有极佳的光泽增强效果。同时改善与有机油脂的相容性。广泛应用于高端护肤品、彩妆和护发产品中。
Key Skin Benefits
- + High refractive index — excellent gloss
- + Excellent slip and spreadability
- + Organic compatibility — better than plain dimethicone
- + Water resistance
Pros
- + Superior gloss
- + Good organic oil compatibility
- + Non-greasy silky feel
- + Versatile across categories
Cons
- − Synthetic silicone — not biodegradable
- − May build up
- − Environmental persistence
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Face, Body, Hair |
| Product Type | Leave-On, Rinse-Off |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Natural Level | Synthetic |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 0-1/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0/5 |
| EWG Score | 2/10 |
Regional Regulatory Limits
| Region | Leave-on % | Rinse-off % | Status |
|---|
| EU (CosIng) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| US (CIR/FDA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| Japan (MHLW) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| ASEAN | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| China (NMPA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Face serum / primer | 1–10% |
| Hair serum | 2–15% |
| Foundation | 1–8% |
References
- EU CosIng Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
- EWG Skin Deep. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
- SpecialChem — Cosmetic database. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/