Ingredients

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol is an emollient and moisturising ingredient. It’s in 446 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, deodorant and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.

Updated October 22, 2026

In plain English

A silicone with hydroxyl ends. Leaves hair and skin smooth and soft.

What it does

Contains Dimethiconol: antifoaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethiconol: moisturising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethiconol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethiconol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng

Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75588, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dihydroxypolydimethylsiloxane and polyoxydimethylsilylene.

Products that contain Dimethiconol

Cetaphil Pro Dry Skin
Lists silicones
CETAPHIL
Cetaphil
Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Moisturizer with SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
BATH AND BODY WORKS
Bath and Body Works
Champagne toast body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
ULTREX
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Cien
Champú reparación intensa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
LA ROCHE-POSAY
La Roche-Posay
CICAPLAST Accélérateur de réparation épidermique
Lists silicones
DOVE
Dove
Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
UNILEVER
Unilever
Cleanse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
UNILEVER
Unilever
Clinical Protection
Lists fragrance, silicones
SUAVE BODY WASH
Suave
Coco-Craze Slime 3-In-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
GOLD BOND BODY LOTION
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
OLAY MOISTURIZER
Olay
Collagen Peptide MAX Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
OLAY MOISTURIZER
Olay
Collagen Peptide Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
HERBAL ESSENCES SHAMPOO
Herbal Essences
Color + Protect Grapeseed Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
HAIR BIOLOGY SHAMPOO
Hair Biology
Color brilliance shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
UNILEVER
Unilever
Color Care Shampooing au sérum réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
REVLON CONDITIONER
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
OLAY BODY LOTION
Olay
Complete + Hydrating Lotion Sensitive
Body lotion · Lists silicones
OLAY MOISTURIZER
Olay
Complete + Rich Moisturizing Cream Sensitive
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
NOT YOUR MOTHER’S CONDITIONER
Not Your Mother’s
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones
UNILEVER
Unilever
Couleur Eclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Creme Anti-Idade para Olhos L’oréal Paris Revitalift Hialurônico 15g
Lists silicones
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