Aminopropyl Dimethicone

What Aminopropyl Dimethicone is & what it does

A conditioning silicone that clings to skin for a smooth, soft feel and lasting slip. It is substantive and resists rinsing.

What does Aminopropyl Dimethicone do in skincare?

Aminopropyl Dimethicone is an amino-functional silicone used as a conditioning and smoothing agent. In sunscreens and hair or skin products it helps create a soft, silky surface feel and a smooth, even film.

Is Aminopropyl Dimethicone safe?

Aminopropyl Dimethicone is a silicone widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulas as a conditioning agent. Silicones of this type are generally well tolerated and sit on the surface of skin or hair. This is general information and not medical advice.

Is Aminopropyl Dimethicone natural or synthetic?

It is a synthetic silicone made by modifying a dimethicone backbone with amino groups. Silicones are lab-made polymers built from silicon and oxygen.

Sunscreens with Aminopropyl Dimethicone

We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:

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