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Silicones
3 silicone ingredients explained in plain English.
Amodimethicone Amodimethicone A modified silicone that carries a positive charge, letting it bond to damaged hair fibres and stay put through several washes. Cyclomethicone Cyclopentasiloxane (and/or) Cyclotetrasiloxane A volatile cyclic silicone that gives instant slip and then evaporates, leaving a powder-dry finish. The workhorse of primers and antiperspirants. Dimethicone Dimethicone The most widely used silicone in skincare and haircare. A clear, odourless fluid that creates a smooth, breathable, water-resistant film on skin and hair.