TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Dimethicone and Silicones A1 - Baumann, Leslie PY - 2015 T2 - Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients AB - Activities:Occlusive, emollient, skin protectant, antifoaming agentImportant Chemical Components:The chemical formula for dimethicone (also known as polydimethylsiloxane or PDMS) is CH3[Si(CH3)2O]n Si(CH3)3 where n is the number of repeating monomer units [molecular formula = (C2H6OSi)n]. Silicon dioxide (silica) is the base material from which silicones are derived. Silicon is element number 14 on the atomic chart (see Figure 18-1).Origin Classification:Laboratory made from natural ingredientsPersonal Care Category:Hair conditioner, moisturizerRecommended for the following Baumann Skin Types:All 16 skin types can use these ingredients. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1174541565 ER -