Dimethicone

Description

Harness the smoothing, protective power of Dimethicone, the classic silicone polymer (polydimethylsiloxane), for your Build-Your-Own ORY^® skincare, haircare, and cosmetics. One of the most studied ingredients in skin care, dimethicone forms a breathable, water-repellent film that helps reduce water loss, shields dry and chapped skin, and gives creams and makeup their silky spread and long wear; the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel considers it safe as used. In your custom moisturizer, barrier cream, hand cream, or primer, it gives every skin type a smooth, non-greasy, velvety finish and optically softens fine lines and pores. In your conditioner, serum, heat protectant, or anti-frizz cream, it coats the cuticle to reduce friction, breakage, and frizz while adding slip and mirror-like shine. In your cosmetics, it helps foundations, primers, and mascaras glide on and last. It is inert, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic. ORY^® offers dimethicone as a clearly disclosed option — with squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, and shea butter ethyl esters as silicone-free alternatives. Customize your cruelty-free formulation for smooth skin and frizz-free hair. Caution: Not biodegradable. Not for cold-process soap. Non-water-soluble grades can build up on hair; clarify periodically. Patch test before first use.

Why Choose Dimethicone for Your Build-Your-Own Formulation:

• • Protective, Breathable Film: Helps reduce water loss and shield dry, chapped skin without a greasy feel — perfect for bespoke barrier and hand creams.
  • Silky Sensory: Non-tacky slip that improves the spread of creams and makeup.
  • Optical Smoothing: Blurs the look of fine lines and pores in primers.
  • Hair Friction and Frizz Control: Coats the cuticle to reduce breakage and frizz; adds shine and heat-styling protection.
  • Long Wear: Improves the longevity and water resistance of foundations and mascaras.
  • Inert and Non-Comedogenic: Hypoallergenic and non-reactive with actives; suits sensitive skin.
  • Clearly Disclosed Option: Offered opt-in, with plant-based silicone-free alternatives available.

Dual Use Across ORY^® Product Lines:

• ORY^® Skincare: Moisturizers, barrier and hand creams, primers, and body lotions.
• ORY^® Haircare: Conditioners, serums, heat protectants, anti-frizz creams, and leave-ins (lengths and ends).
• ORY^® Handmade Soap: Not offered — dimethicone does not saponify, separates, and reduces lather in cold-process bars; usable only in syndet bars for slip. Choose shea butter ethyl esters or caprylic/capric triglyceride for soap.
• ORY^® Cosmetics (coming soon): Primers, foundations, BB/CC creams, setting sprays, mascaras, lip products, and powders.

Suitable for (Skin): Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Sensitive Skin, Oily/Acne-Prone Skin.

Suitable for (Hair): Straight, Wavy, Curly, Coily, Dry or Damaged, Oily Scalp, Mature or Thinning, Color-Treated or Chemically Processed, Sensitive Scalp, Dandruff-Prone Scalp (Oily, Sensitive, and Dandruff-Prone Scalps: apply to lengths only).

Not for sale individually. Order Dimethicone as part of your Build-Your-Own skincare, haircare, or cosmetics formulation.