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Amodimethicone
I am trying to formulate a hand cream product. Is using 5% amodimethicone safe?
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7 Replies
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Yes, it’s safe
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Thank you,
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Just outbof curiosity, why would you use a cationic silicone in a skin leave on product? They were made to resist the rinsing process in hair care products, and they are for sure more expensive than non charged silicones….I’m just curious.
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I think they could help to smooth out the cream, and eventually, I think they could stick to the skin as well.
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The non polar part of the silicon is what gives lubricity to the skin, and on that, if both silicones have the same molecular weight, there’s no difference in performance. On the sticking part, you don’t need it (or want it), that’s why it’s a leave on formula.
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If you aren’t sure of the safety level, google the ingredient + CIR safety to find out the safe use level determined by Cosmetic Ingredient Review. When I read through one of the reports deemed it safe for leave on’s at 0.0051-4%.
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Thank you for the information. I plan to keep it within about 2%.
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