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Benefits of Dimethicone in Skin and Beauty Care

Dimethicone is a popular ingredient that can be found in many skincare and cosmetic products. Let’s find out how it is suitable for your skin.

Benefits of Dimethicone in Skin and Beauty Care

Dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient, mainly used for its emollient properties. Its primary use in many products is because it gives a smooth and velvety texture. It makes beauty care products easier to apply. However, it is an excellent ingredient for overall skin health because of its emollient property. It soothes the dry skin. It is great for rough and scaly skin.

Benefits of Dimethicone in Skin and Beauty Care

Dimethicone can be utilized in moisturizers. It works great with other humectant ingredients. It seals the skin’s moisture in the skin, protects from dryness, and makes overall skin soft and smooth. Dimethicone is non-comedogenic, so it works without clogging pores. It is great for combination and oily skin types, as it does not trigger breakouts. It has a matte finishing; hence it does not cause any shine usually observed with moisturizers. So it is perfect for prepping your skin before makeup. 

Dimethicone is suitable for all skin types. Dimethicone, a silicone-based compound, does not irritate the skin. It is safe to apply it on a daily basis. 

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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Lahore, Pakistan. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care planning. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.

 

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