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In the world of skincare, there are thousands of different ingredients and formulations.
From misunderstoodglycerinto plumpingpeptides, you’ll come across hundreds of terms in your research.
Perhaps one of the most prevalentand controversialskincare ingredients out there is silicone.
Keep scrolling for our complete guide to silicone in skincare.
How often can you use it:Two to three times a day.
What is Silicone?
It is thought of as low toxicity and resistant to heat."
And compared to other synthetics, silicone doesn’t require added chemicals to keep its molecules stable.
According to Svendsen, silicone may exacerbaterosacea, acne, sensitive skin, ormilia.
Vargas adds that silicone isn’t inherently harmful to the skin.
“Silicone is considered safe by watchdog websites such as Paula’s Choice because it’s been proven so.
It has so many effective properties.”
Still, Vargas admits that she limits her exposure to it.
However, for me as an esthetician, I do acknowledge the science," she says.
Clogged pores are not necessarily a direct result of using silicone but of not completely washing it off.
“Also, avoid it in multi-step skincare routines.
Silicones may block subsequent ingredients from reaching the skin, rendering anything appliedaftera silicone product ineffective.”
Svendsen recommends TNS Recovery Complex, a potent anti-wrinkle serum from SkinMedica.
Its silky texture feels reminiscent of a formula with hydrating ingredient, but is formulated sans silicone.
It’s not often that you’ll simply see the word “silicone” listed in the fine print.
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