Name Cyclopentasiloxane Description Cyclopentasiloxane is a volatile, clear, and odorless silicone fluid that temporarily fills in fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a smoother appearance. It also acts as a carrier for other ingredients, helping them spread evenly and penetrate the skin or hair more effectively. Once applied, it evaporates from the skin, leaving behind no residue. It is an is an organosilicon compound . Benefits Provides a silky texture without a greasy feel. Considerations • Contamination Concerns
May contain decamethylcyclopentasiloxane and hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane.
• Endocrine Disruptor
Animal studies have found increased risk of certain reproductive cancers and endometriosis. Synonyms decaethyl-cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane, decaethyl- Research Sources https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cyclopentasiloxane_-decaethyl
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1091581811428184
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10143965/ Summary Endocrine disruptor.