Important Things to Know about Dimethicone

Have you ever come across a skincare or makeup product that leaves behind a velvety and smooth finish? Did you wonder what may have caused this suppleness into your skin? Well, we have the answer for it. The ingredient responsible for this silky, smooth, and glossy finish is known as Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). It is a magical ingredient with organic polymer-based silicones that are commonly referred to as Dimethicone. You may have seen this name on the ingredient list of your Body Cleansers, Facewashes, SPF’s, Foundations, and Primers. Why silicone-based products, i.e., Dimethicone is used in a skincare product? Because silicone does not penetrate the skin. It stays on the skin’s surface to perform as a physical barrier to protect it from sweat, oil, impurities, etc. It protects and prepares the skin for smooth application that locks in moisture by acting as non-comedogenic.

Dimethicone is a versatile ingredient present in many skincare, makeup, and medicated creams as well. Dimethicone acts as an emollient for the skin. Emollients are compounds that bring up healthy moisture like oil on the skin surface to trap moisture and keep the skin hydrated. The emollient nature of Dimethicone locks in moisture and keeps skin from itchiness, flakiness, and roughness. Dimethicone in Cosmetics: Most primers, Foundations leaves behind a supple, soft, and smooth finish. Dimethicone fills in fine lines and wrinkles on the skin and protects the skin from excessive absorption of the product.

Dimethicone touches the sensory spectrum of skin. It can be used by anyone suffering from dry, itchy, flaky, rash-prone, and rough skin to avoid transepidermal water loss and bring moisture. People who really want to prevent the moisture from escaping, should use this magical ingredient.

Almost all skin-medicated creams, lotions, and gels contain Dimethicone; therefore, It would be best if you use them with the Doctor’s advice. However, wash your skin with a good cleanser first and pat it dry. Then apply the required amount of cream on the skin surface. Massage it with light hands. Let it absorb. It will soften the skin and soothe the rashes and prevent it from itch etc. Moreover, use these products as described on them.

When the stratum corneum starts developing small spaces between cells, it makes the skin lose its moisture. The skin starts appearing dry and flaky. A tiny amount of cream containing Dimethicone apply evenly on the skin surface will fill in those spaces and helps the skin to locks in moisture and keeps it moisturized. Dimethicone in foundations fills the pores on the skin and wrinkles, making skin smooth and giving a matte finish.

Furthermore, its function is essential. It doesn’t clog the pores. Also, it doesn’t penetrate deeply into the skin. It stays on the skin surface and locks in moisture. So, Let’s go with the majority’s opinion regarding it as a safe ingredient for the body. It is used in medicated gels and lotions for elbows, arms, and feet to prevent specific skin issues.