Re: dimethicone, dimethiconol, cylclomethicone, cylcomethiconol, simethicone, etc.

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> I'm asking everyone if when using a product containing a

dimethicone

> containing product if anyone thinks it might be comedogenic.

Anyone

> know of any references or reports of dimethicone like substances

> being comedogenic?

>

> We know they are protective, etc. but is there a dark side in which

> they plug follicules or are occlusive at high concentrations?

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007, if I recall correctly, simethicone forms a protective barrier

but its molecules are " too large " to clog individual pores. I have a

very low threshold to breaking out, and I can tolerate simethicone-

laden products.

Marjorie

Marjorie Lazoff, MD