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Is dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer safe for baby skin?

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dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
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93
/100

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Is dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer safe for baby skin?
Hazard and mechanism: no evidence of reproductive or endocrine effects in available regulatory/peer sources. Exposure: adult topical absorption is negligible for high‑MW silicone elastomers; however, per guidance increase exposure score by +1 for infants (immature barrier), resulting in e=1 for 0–3 yr despite low intrinsic absorption.
Is dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer safe for newborns?
Hazard and mechanism: no evidence of reproductive or endocrine effects in available regulatory/peer sources. Exposure: adult topical absorption is negligible for high‑MW silicone elastomers; however, per guidance increase exposure score by +1 for infants (immature barrier), resulting in e=1 for 0–3 yr despite low intrinsic absorption.
Can I use dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer on a baby under 6 months?
We don't have baby-skin-specific data for dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.
What are safer alternatives to dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer for babies?
See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
How does VeriMom rate dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer for baby skin?
VeriMom scores dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer at 93/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.

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