🙃 My True Thoughts On Silicone/Dimethicone

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[@CassandraBankson]

Just wanted to pop in and let you know that this will be a skin science video topic in the future, but I have been getting so many questions recently that I did not want to leave you waiting until then!!! 🦋💕🥰

[@vutekoaalu4188]

Cassandra please make a video upon paraben, there are a lot of brands claiming their products to be paraben free and we don't know the true science behind that, love you❤

[@valkolakk]

I really appreciate that you're someone who is willing to do research, adjust your views instead of just ignoring stuff, and even talk about it. From what I understand, psychology tells us that that's hard for humans to do in general. I don't mean this to come off like "thank you for not being wrong anymore" or something snarky, but just that it's something I strive for personally as well and I admire intellectual curiosity and honesty. We all probably have false beliefs so the important thing is to be open enough to change our minds.

[@photoguise]

I’ve been trying to avoid dimethicones in my skincare for years, and every time I slip up and try something where it is a primary ingredient, as it often is in the top three, I end up regretting it and breaking out. As you said, it’s not clear if it’s the silicone or another ingredient. Perhaps it interacts differently depending on skin type....I have large pores, and sensitive skin. I have used Differin with success in the past though, so it’s interesting to hear it’s used in that product. Thanks for the info ! 💜

[@crystalsabundance]

Ben Me too

[@nicolanewman9308]

Differin doesn’t contain silicones, as far as I know.

[@wydmatt7294]

what moisturizer do you use, i avoid silicones to but im having trouble finding a nighttime moisturizer

[@jayedwardsuk5984]

Hi, I'm really glad I came across this video plus your comment. I am currently using Differin, well having a break right now due to slight irritation from using another active to close to the Adap but I'm in the process of using it generally. Anyhow, I was using Aveeno calm and restore gel cream morning and night as it was recommended alongside the use of Differin as it's obvious gentle calming and soothing effects. However about 2 weeks ago I noticed my pores looked ALOT darker and more prominent like my tzone, forehead looked the highly congested and I thought that's really odd maybe it's a type of " purging" phase as I don't suffer from acne but rather congestion which is why I'm using Differin to try target this issue. So it made me think is it the Differin bringing the crap to the surface or could have been the La Roche Posay anthelios fluid SPF I was putting on there after routinely. I was confused at this point then I thought I wonder if it's because Dimethicone is around the 3rd ingredient on UK formulation of the Aveeno calm and restore gel cream, it may have been suffocating my skin a little or not allowing it to breath as such / too occlusive for day time wear or that it was trapping in what Differin is trying to push out ... Any thoughts or opinions on this ? TIA

[@hannahmcginty7420]

dimethicone 100% breaks me out. I have done extensive spreadsheets for every single ingredient in every single product I've used. Removing silicones from my routine transformed my skin. Personally, every single occlusive I've tried gives me acne. There are other evaporative silicones that are less comedogenic for people.

[@nineonehundred]

Hannah McGinty I wish you could give me a list of what products work for you now that don’t contain them. I’m having serious issues with them.

[@tacosforlife5743]

yassss same as her i get tiny bumps with dimethicones in them so i just generally avoid anything -cones. Products that work for me. Ren sunscreen/ vitamin c moisturizer, kosas tinted oil, it cosmetics byebye undereye, lawless bronzer, by terry hyaluronic powder. Stuff that i use on top of my base like blushes and eyeshadows i dont worry much.

[@a.typical_life]

Me too! I did this same thing a few years ago, totally changed my skin.

[@takelage55]

In my country there is still exist chemistry-protective hand cream made of silicones. This cream helps to protect hands of chemists from dangerous ingredients they work with. And that's explain everything for me : protective glas-like foil on your skin. After I removed silicones from all of my skincare and foundations/serums, it's change my skin dramatically.

[@crystalsabundance]

Hannah McGinty Me too

[@carolinamedero5311]

I found that using silicone's on my oily skin made my pores bigger. It traps in my natural oils, the oils fight to get out from the silicone barrier so the pores get larger for the oil to come out.

[@alezandradavila2581]

For me tooo massive breakouts

[@jayedwardsuk5984]

I have to agree I've experienced just that must recently

[@jostinaluver]

That doesn't even make sense scientifically

[@angelamyers510]

Thank you for being NO Drama! You're a great influence for younger girls!

[@SarahhhBeth]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!! I always used to hear that silicones would break you out because it “plugs up your pores and it’s hard to get out”. After watching some of Dr.Dray’s videos and this video, I am no longer scared to use dimethicone on my skin!

[@hopefortheworld5296]

and not scared of the enviromental impact? She said it acumilates in the aquatic system

[@steveace66]

Being aware is enough than being ignorant. Good job Ms Cassandra. Another piece of information for me to take note of. Please say more, and continue with what your doing. I love you! Be strong and God bless you always

[@Samantha-388]

I absolutely love how you research and you don’t have a one claim or rule for all attitude

[@malikagoel934]

This video seems so personal and like just a chat between friends, I love this

[@ciasautter1710]

Every time I use a moisturizer with dimethicone it burns and dries out my skin. Even Paula's Choice told me to stop using them and that this was an allergic reaction or sensitivity. This is real, and it happens to many people. While dimethicone doesn't clog pores, it does cause problems for many, many people.

[@beautyonabarnbudget]

No way

[@bla9437]

My old coworker at sally beauty was allergic to dimethicone, and it’s an ingredient in nearly all drugstore beauty brands 😐 so much for that employee discount..

[@slategrayy]

I was literally just researching this and right on time, you upload a video! Thanks for ALWAYS being so helpful ❤️

[@mahemaahmed7988]

Me too

[@Buhnayify]

I love you and appreciate your unbiased and informative responses to these topics. They have really encouraged me to be a more educated consumer❤

[@mrssarah12]

Thank you for that. I have literally researched dimethicone so much in the past few days since it is in almost all drugstore products and have read/heard so many different views, but I feel like the way you explained it was so great. That yes on the one hand it can work well on the skin, it might potentially not be good for the environment (which is such a huge issue for me, that I can't ignore). So thanks for that - I will keep looking for products without it in it. :) all the best to you.

[@janatkhatoon2196]

This was amazing.... Can you please do a skin care routine for combination skin with congestion using the ordinary products.... It will help alot

[@priyajoshi5715]

thank youuu cassandra for making me see silicones in a different light, i really enjoyed this video xx do you have any opinions on sodium laureth sulfate (SLS) ? i see it in most of my products from cleansers, to shampoos and hand washes yet when i changed my body wash to a vegan natural soap bar i noticed it said it was silicone and sls free and i found it has reduced my body acne? maybe it’s a coincidence but either way keep up with the high quality videos love you! 💜💜

[@nommh]

I‘m so glad to finally mention someone this dilemma. For me it isn‘t because I‘m allergic to any and all fragrances, perfumes and essential oils plus some of the cheaper preservatives so conventional cosmetics is not for me. Plus I try to reduce my use of plastic. I‘m all for medical uses of plastics, but I find dimethicone in so many products: mascara, eye-shadow etc.

[@beautyonabarnbudget]

Silicone isn't plastics. It's sand

[@nommh]

@@beautyonabarnbudget It is not just sand, but a product made with fossil fuels that is not biodegradable and while not as bad as micro-plastics has no business being in the oceans

[@hopefortheworld5296]

I was literally looking everywhere for those answers, i wasn’t sure about silicones and the aquatic life. Thank you so much for covering this important topic

[@magdalena9346]

Seriously interesting topic. Love these videos that I can get all information in one place. Can not wait for another one. Keep that great work! 👍😊 I am from Europe and I know that there is a difference between US and our countries in such a thing but that makes me so confused 'cause we are all humans no matter where we live on a planet and really do not understand why something is banned in US and not in Europe or vice versa. And I mean it actually in whatever.. Not just about chemicals in cosmetics. And I am kind of lazy to do my own research so I do appreciate your effort.

[@hodsh1]

coconut oil breaks me out whether i eat it or put it on my face :p never noticed that effect from any other specific ingredient i used so i am up for trying something with silicone this video was really well thought out :) learned a lot

[@morgan5517]

My skin is naturally pretty good, but no moisturizer has ever felt right on my skin until I tried a moisturizer with dimethicone. It was always too heavy and made my skin oily or too light and my skin just dried out within 20 minutes of leaving the house. Now I am amazed at how smooth and hydrated it feels after I've worn it all day. Honestly SO happy with how dimethicone works for me.

[@mirafawn1019]

*Thank You* for this. I've always been sooo scared of Dimethicone, and yet, recently I've been wearing an amazing noncomedogenic facial moisturizer for several months and it does *not* make me break out. And now I'm doing a lot of DIY and always feel like I'm "cheating" if I even put even a drop of dimethicone into my hyaluronic acid vitamin c serum for an example. But yeah, lol, I also add other "expensive" good moisturizerising properties. Just, thank you so much! ❤

[@PaintedMonolid]

Even cosmetic Fenty products high in dimethicone cause closed comedones in my skin. Sunscreen high in silicone on my arms and chest cause these tiny closed comedones too.

[@Julia-yo2ic]

Thank you Cassandra for posting this video. Maybe it's not necessary to worry about silicone breaking me out after all.. I switched to a silicone free foundation and after that my skin seemed to break out even more. It could be a coincidence or maybe it was all the oils in the foundation? It also rubbed off my face during the day and made it way oilier and not as smooth. The environmental factors do concern me though, I wouldn't want the products I use to have a negative impact on the environment. I'm still learning on my journey to clear skin..

[@hopefortheworld5296]

you are one of the few people here that actually got the point about the enviromental impact

[@krissiliskie3554]

Thank you for raising awareness of the impact of skincare ingredients on the environment, thank you thank you thank you.

[@hockeyshot999]

The ECHA will mandate reformulation of products sold for D4, D5 and D6! This was pushed out to 2026 (originally was 2025 but due to COVID its been delayed!). Really impressed with your knowledge & research on Silicones! They bring great functional & sensory properties to cosmetics. Especially creating a BREATHABLE film on the skin and bring long wear properties for foundations & concealers. Also, not all silicones are cheap and it goes beyond just dimethicones which you hit on at times :). There are also different grades of dimethicone with different costs. Additionally, Si or Silicon as you may know is on the periodic table and is created by heating Silica (also known as Quartz or Sand)! Really great video!!

[@Samantha-388]

I find primers with a lot of silicones don’t seem to sit well on my skin and balls up or breaks up through the day so I just avoid primers mostly

[@NikitaUnique]

Sadly for me, silicone and coconut products absolutely break me out (face). (Many, many experiments have proved this for me.) Makes it interesting to find products I can use, but it’s worth it when I do. However, I have eczema on my hands and arms, and for that I can use both silicone and coconut. It’s just my face that can’t tolerate either. Sometimes I feel like I need to be a chemist to figure all of this out. 😂

[@cutelil777]

LOVE THIS!! I kept seeing contradicting data everywhere (it was horrible, it was fine, etc). Dimethicone clogs your pores, or it does this and that...It's nice getting a broader understanding about it!

[@Takeasec]

you should really make a podcast

[@katherinejohnson3824]

I use lotion on my arms and legs after my bath each night, right before I climb into bed. Generally it’s a store brand Nivea or Jergens knockoff. Last time I had to buy more I couldn’t remember which one I like (and my smell is gone thanks to C🙄vid) so I just grabbed one. I quickly found out that it makes me hot and sweaty, almost as if I’m wrapped in wet plastic wrap. Sure enough, it has dimethicone as one of the fist few ingredients. It’s weird but that lotion actually prevents me from sleeping well! Just bought some today without dimethicone and can’t wait to sleep good again ❤️

[@rodicamiron8971]

Thank you Cassandra for this type of video😘, you are very powerful women! From Italy 🙂

[@calahara]

... silicones are actually micro-degradeble, read a study about it, a bacteria and mold break it up and then that stuff breaks apart too and you end up with sand, basically. What I'm more worried about is how you get the stuff off your face as it doesn't mix with water, it loves oils. I don't want to get rid of all the oils on my face. Some silicones do solve in water, but dimethicone isn't one of them.

[@valkolakk]

From what I have read it sounds like the EU banned cyclopentasiloxane in wash off products because it accumulates in marine biomes but not for toxicity in humans, although they deemed D4 toxic. In leave ons I guess it evaporates more. It's interesting though because I feel like I only ever see D5 in American products, and I wonder what others have been banned in Europe.

[@hopefortheworld5296]

me too, I wonder

[@fridabjorkegren840]

I would prefer that when you do recomend ingrediens that are dameging for the enviroment also focus on the negative enviromental aspects, otherwise your butterflies Will be making some bad choices. Keep up the good work and remember that you’re awesome!

[@hopefortheworld5296]

I could not agree more, we need to focus more on enviromental impacts of ingredients

[@ingrainedinreality3531]

Thank you so much for this video! For 4+ years I've been afraid of this product and am now excited to try moisturizers that contain it!

[@NayNay97xoxo]

I choose to avoid silicones, not because im scared of breaking out from them, but because of their impact on the enviornment and also they made my skin so OILY

[@hopefortheworld5296]

me too but seems that most people don't care

[@NayNay97xoxo]

@@hopefortheworld5296 I know, we really need to take into account what ingredients we use and how they affect the enviornment, not just how they react to our skin!! I hope that the EU jumps on this soon so that other countries can follow suit

[@hopefortheworld5296]

@@NayNay97xoxo yes I've heard about it and I hope other countries will follow ASAP

[@lilyluna4155]

the more i use cream with silicone the dryer gets my skin

[@ThimbleFox350]

I know for a fact it's the silicone which breaks me out through trial and error of products. I have sensitive and acne prone skin and it makes me angry that none of the dermatologists I ever saw ever even mentioned it could be the silicone! ugh....now all I will put on my face is goats milk soap and goats milk lotion (just goats milk and jojoba oil) and I only use hair conditioner that are silicone free. No more big painful cysts and not even one pimple of backne since I switched to silicone free. A pimple on my face is a rarity since switching to silicone free, maybe I'll get one around that time of the month. I used to be constantly broken out and then using silicone laden products after peroxide and I now know that the "gentle" cetaphil lotion I was using was only making everything worse.

[@Jane-km3hm]

Im really into watching your videos every days both for English study and something fun. For some reason, your action and everything seems moderate. I also have a trauma that I cannot watch a small mirror but, I can take a shower with a bright light. When struggling with acne, taking a shower was only possible without any light to avoid seeing my face being covered with acne and acne scar. I hope you can hold your clean skin for everyting. Your video is really helpful and I like your positive energy.

[@DominosAndHearts]

So informative, i find "lotion" type primers break me out so bad and look greasy on my skin, i have oily acne prone skin thats flaky

[@ton3016]

What is your favorite primer? I have combo skin and can relate to lotiony or I have a elf hydrating one; they seem to do the same thing you describe. I've been trying to find ideas.

[@AmitSingh-hi2mr]

No matter what product with silicon product I apply, i end up breaking out....consiquently I've stopped using it permanently....so please ma'am, make the video of silicon free skin care regime.

[@cindylamm5236]

I don’t use products with domethicone. how all of these mainline beauty product companies like Lancome and fresh got to be huge advocates of it in their products is beyond me. I can literally tell the difference between my moisturizer without it and something with it.

[@amsaric]

This is very useful info, so thanks! I’m still going to avoid it as it isn’t good for the environment.

[@hopefortheworld5296]

me too

[@malin943]

Same!

[@hanagreg]

I don’t feel comfortable being called a butterfly.

[@nataliamaroldo5814]

I just really don't like the texture of dimethicone . I can't explain it I just don't like the way it feels on my hands or on my face afterward

[@Angeliukas92]

My t-zone always breaks out in white heads if I don't use a silicone primer before my foundation. Also I noticed less blackheads after regular use of a silicone primer. Magic! I use Smashbox Photo finish. All of their primers and finishing sprays are just the best, better ingredients compared to other brands.

[@Debble]

For me it does but that is because my breakouts come from my skins inability to exfoliate well. Proper exfoliation helps my skin heaps

[@cathrina901]

Hi Cassandra Looved the video☺️ I have recently been using a lot of retinol products for my acne because my dermatologist recommended them to me. I was wondering if you could make a video specifically about retinol and acne, because I heard some mixed reviews about it online🤔💕

[@katasticone]

Just tried a couple of Tacha products again, including the overnight repair - which is supposed to be clean and fragrance free. Immediately got bumps all over my skin. But the Hourglass foundation has dimethicone in it and no issues there. So confused.

[@malin943]

Thank you for this Cassandra! Could you show more mainstream ingredients that are potentially dangerous to the environment? I think it is sooo important that you with your amazing and large platform help to educate people about this 🙏💫 Great and informative video as always ❤️

[@نرمينيوسف-و1خ]

A face cream that contains a substance called dimethicone that dissolves in water when washing the face only with water without soap

[@jadelegere4254]

loving the videos lately!! can you explain why you arent a fan of petroleum .. I just bought vaseline to use on my face and i was told it was really moisturizing. What do you think?

[@hopefortheworld5296]

because it's an eco hazard I think

[@sharroon7574]

It is not recommended for oily skin types. Some people are concerned about impurities in it but it is highly refined so it is a matter of whether you trust that process. I use it on my lips and on wounds but not on my face.

[@Katie_Jo_21]

So .. sorry in advance for my ignorance but ... I always strayed away from stage and/or pancake makeup due to the fact that I was told that the silicone would not let my skin breath and make my infection prone body and skin break out. Was that information wrong? Is there some brands of stage makeup ok to use to cover scars even for very sensitive skin? Things that make me go hmmm lol

[@nonamonsod]

I just watched lab muffin's take on silicones and one myth she busted is how we think silicone is bad for being non-biodegradable. This is true, it is. That's because it isn't broken down by bacteria or other organisms. However, it is DEGRADABLE. Which means it degrades on its own and turn into sand, water, and carbon dioxide. I'll note that glass is also non-biodegradable. So again silicone is not BIOdegradable but is degradable. Anyways I hope this helps shed some light and please watch lab muffin's video for a deeper dive on silicone in skincare science.

[@haleymoon657]

My skin has actually really benefited using moisturizers with dimethicone. I used to avoid all silicones in cosmetics like the plague but I’ve recently included them in skin and hair care and have really felt the improvement. Much more moisturized feeling even if I stopped using them for a few days my skin or hair is still in better condition it’s not just temporary for the moment it’s on your skin/hair.

[@nel7789]

Awe my dog was watching you for like three minutes until he fell asleep to your voice. 😍😍😍😍 You do have a very soothing voice, love how you have a little rasp, 🥰unless your sick. (then sorry)

[@carolinagialdi2425]

Cassandra, is there any aesthetics/facial online course that you would recommend? There are no good schools in Argentina and I work full time, so taking any international online course seems a good option for me. Thank you! I appreciate your advice

[@peacheslenoir6862]

From what I read, silicones are not biodegradable but they do degrade and turn into sand (their original form)

[@nikip5449]

Hi Cassandra! Thanks for the video ❤️ Could you make a video about KylieSkin by Kylie Jenner? I was curious about your thoughts ✨

[@nealinja-aho1911]

Dear cassandra, may i ask of silicone can penetrate in to a healthy skin cell ? Like inside the cell. That is what i wonder many times. Thank you for taking the time to create your amazing content Love from Finland🥰

[@anna22134]

I read the ingredients now when I shop for makeup, I try to use cruelty free makeup. I’m going to search for makeup brands that are cruelty free. Is this about the drunk elephant post on Facebook or am I confusing it for something else?

[@CassandraBankson]

Anna Flores hello beautiful! Firstly, I love the way your mind works! Secondly, unfortunately this does not have to do with the drunk elephant Instagram drama, but people have been asking about my opinions on silicones and I did want to share because skin science it’s probably if you heard weeks of work away before we get to the silicone episode! But, I do believe there are some major products in Sephora and elsewhere that contained and if I can’t and I hope this information is helpful nonetheless!

[@jodrichy]

Don't worry about calling it a chemical. Everything is a chemical.

[@MoniqueLea08]

I'm sorry if this have been said already, but have you done a test on drying out ance for treatment or keeping a moisturize environment to heal slash not causing lasting scars

[@karsonbruce9585]

her smart. Me no know nothing. Thumbs up.

[@sammichelle2647]

Hi, I have enjoyed your videos and they offer a lot of new understanding that I otherwise would not fully comprehend on my own in relation to ingredients for skincare. I wanted to ask if you had a updated list of makeup you were that does not have dimethicone as almost all the options I clicked on for your makeup link shows that in the ingredients list and I was trying to find one without.

[@josethehuman9531]

Awesome opinions! Will definitely look more into silicone products now! On another note, could you look into sulfates or products with sulfur?

[@hopefortheworld5296]

so you want to use more silicones even though they acumilate in the aqautic system?

[@hopefortheworld5296]

Can’t wait for the skin science video

[@oliviam7902]

If the main "skin" advantage of silicone is avoiding water loss, I imagine that an oil could be applied to the skin instead for those same benefits? I also imagine that it's preferred in medical settings on wounds because (if I'm not mistaken) silicone doesn't harbor bacteria? If so, could this offer some benefits for acne sufferers? I started avoiding them for my curly hair and then tried avoiding them in skincare. My acne improved and I haven't gone back because I'm afraid of triggering acne again. However, they can be hard to avoid. It took me a while to find a silicone-free sunscreen!

[@raemorg6653]

I'm currently looking for a good sunscreen without silicones. Which one works for you? I used to use Pratima spf, but it is currently sold out, and the last time that happened, it wasn't in stock for six months :(

[@aylabilse3697]

"tested on animals is horrible,.. but we should listen to the research". I do love your advice it's just things like this are a bit hypocritical. If you would like to do a video on alternative ways to test if an ingredients harms fetuses or has an increased risk of liver cancer please do so.

[@lilith4942]

thanks for the info! does dimethicone cause eye irritation too? I find this ingredient present to some cosmetics and skincare products that gave me dry eyes

[@dividedconquered3784]

U read my mind 😉! Can you do a in depth study on Clinque, it has changed my life and I'm so thankful!!😘

[@JosieStev]

Thanks for the info and your thoughts. You are beautiful🤗

[@jblue475]

I just don’t get how it can prevent transdermal water loss while at the same time be semipermeable. Wouldn’t the moisture be able to escape? And if not then isn’t it sealed?? I’m confused.

[@laugdiaz]

Hello Cassandra! Thank you so much for all the effort you put into your videos! They are so informative! I am learning so much! I've been looking into getting sunscreen lately and I noticed that even in some reef safe sunscreens they have dimethicone (Cetyl Dimethicone (Mineral Derived)), so I am really confused! Could you please elaborate on this? Thank you!!

[@idaliab1704]

where do you find all these articles? I want to do more research on skincare and makeup.

[@ira_iz_kaira]

Omg, last 10 seconds! You killed them, girl! 😮

[@lillianbaker7911]

I have the ordinary azelaic acid paste which is suspended in dimethicone and I've felt so weird using it because I know it's helping my acne but my whole life I've been so scared of it. Like I didn't mind it in makeup because I wash my face but in skincare I always made sure it wasn't in stuff that doesn't get washed off (think moisturizer). I've been so confused and even though my skin is clearer I was STILL thinking of stopping my use. Just shows how brainwashed I was, thanks for this video it came at the right time.

[@Etigress]

I try to find lotions that don't have any ingredients that end in "cone".

[@stephaniefbriggs]

Hey girl. I sent you a DM on IG about an all natural products subscription I saw a video on and wanted to make sure you saw the message. Hugs!

[@teaganmcmurtry4130]

Hi Cassandra! Do you think you could do a review and breakdown for Rodan + Fields skincare??

[@pavwlik]

Hi, i am using shampoo with DIMETHICONE, but its medicaly for my sebhoreic dermatitis, i am using this shampoo only 2 per week, and after i use this shampoo i use second 100% bar shampoo to wash off the silicone is that ok?

[@blabblab4300]

What are your thoughts about silicone based ascorbic acid products

[@johnreymontoya6857]

Hello Ms.Cassandra pls.make some reviews on DMDM Hydantoin..Thank you

[@LK-lz6lk]

Tons of great info & you debunked a lot of myths about silicone. But, you added fuel to the fire on one of them & felt I just had to point it out. I am in no way going to be technically accurate here but the message is accurate & the truth. Silicone starts from sand. It is also a non-toxic product. You're correct, it isn't biodegradable BUT it is microdegradable. It takes about two yrs for it to break down. it doesn't break down completely but what's left, is sand. Right back to where it started from. Also, during those two yrs, it's still non-toxic & not harming marine life (or any other life.) While It is a very abundant resource we'll never run out of (I mean, heck...it's sand lol!). But, we're not contributing to it's supply & it's not harming anyone or anything. I got this info from another YT'er that talks to a chemist & she asked him a lot of good questions about silicones. If interested, I'm sure I can find it again, just might take me a lil bit so I'll wait & see on that lol. Again, I learned a lot from your video & appreciate you sharing all your knowledge, time & valuable research with all of us! I subscribed about 30 secs in!👊😊✌

[@Fidddle2Pie]

YES THANK YOU. just a note, silicone isnt great for hair though i think?

[@soonsuicidal]

Depends on your hair type. If you are a black with very curly hair then bettee avoid it.

[@alezandradavila2581]

Breaks me out so bad lol

[@blueblackyellow]

Great presentation. Thank you. I agree.

[@CorinRae]

Very interesting! I like learning about this stuff.

[@louiseevans1377]

Have you tried olays sensitive moisturiser? If so do you agree with its ingredients?

[@vladyperez2640]

What do you think about The Ordinary Vitamin C suspension 30% in silicone?

[@rebeccaleighblair7971]

Vapor permeable? Soo no to preventing chem fume ingestion 🤔👩🏻‍🚀😷

[@jennflprofileupdated8931]

Thereare so much things on silicones!! Iwant more detailed, how it used!!what relatedproductBeingUsednow!!oxxx

[@randomhumans1395]

Does it pollute the water?

[@ninalind2966]

Did you always know you wanted to become a dermatologist?

[@XYZ-us3ri]

Silicone is an occlusive! Of course it has to be in the top 5 list of ingredients in a moisturizer. The whole point of a moisturizer is to stop or limit trans epidermal water loss, and not to "infuse" hydration into the skin. Silicone is not a "cheap" copout lol do better research...

[@laureanavillalta8623]

I have a question non related to this.. I just need an answer I bough an IKEA dresser and it has a strong smell maybe like a wood smell idk. But I don't like it bc it translate to my clothes. How can I remove that smell ? Help please. I try putting lavender oil drops and it's not working

[@SarahhhBeth]

Laureana Villalta I have heard that if you leave a box of opened baking soda in it, it is supposed to take out some of the smell! My mom will do this in our fridge sometimes and it works! I haven’t tried it for a dresser drawer but it would be worth a try!

[@nicolecourtney8688]

You can use dried flower satchets they have them at most home stores for EXACTLY this purpose 😀👍

[@jennflprofileupdated8931]

HonestopinionsYes!!