Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Cetearyl Silicone Crosspolymer”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Cetearyl Silicone Crosspolymer
Ingredient · Hair Fixing · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Silicone
Clean
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of cetearyl dimethicone crosslinked with vinyl cyclohexene oxide
CAS #
756876-51-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Hair Fixing
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic hybrid polymer combining cetyl and stearyl alcohols with silicone chemistry, developed in the late 20th century. Designed to provide silky texture and improved skin feel in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR