cyclomethicone
binomial name: cyclomethicone
a synthetic silicone, it serves many purposes as an antistatic, emollient and humectant in beauty products.
benefit: characteristic of all silicones, it’s what lends products their fluidity, and provides a silky feeling to hair and skin without any greasy residue. usually found in oil-free moisturizers, it offers light conditioning and evaporates quickly. with water-repelling properties it protects the skin from over-drying and hair from breakage when wet.