VeriMomIs divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer safe for baby skin?
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divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer
NO KNOWN RISKS100
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Also relevant: pregnancy safety
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Is divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer safe during pregnancy? →Gentle products containing divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer
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Patrick Ta Major Skin Creme Foundation
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Kate Somerville Mega-c™ 30% Vitamin C Brightening Mask
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La Shield Probiotic Moisturiser
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City Beauty Ultra-fill Marionette Line Treatment
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City Beauty Lid Lifting Treatment
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Frequently asked questions
- Is divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer safe for baby skin?
- The ingredient is a high‑MW silicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer; no data indicate infant-specific developmental toxicity. Dermal absorption from topical use is negligible; although infant skin can be more permeable, there is no evidence of measurable systemic uptake for this polymer, so exposure remains negligible.
- Is divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer safe for newborns?
- The ingredient is a high‑MW silicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer; no data indicate infant-specific developmental toxicity. Dermal absorption from topical use is negligible; although infant skin can be more permeable, there is no evidence of measurable systemic uptake for this polymer, so exposure remains negligible.
- Can I use divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer on a baby under 6 months?
- We don't have baby-skin-specific data for divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer. Stick to ingredients we've marked no known risks for babies until more evidence is available.
- What are safer alternatives to divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer for babies?
- See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.
- How does VeriMom rate divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer for baby skin?
- VeriMom scores divinyldimethicone/dimethicone/phenylsilsesquioxane crosspolymer at 100/100 (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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