Pheryl Trimethicone. Ceteraryl Methicone. Dimethiconol. Stearyl Dimethicone. Which dimethicone is water soluble? Dimethicone Copolyol is a water-soluble, lightweight silicone that provides very little buildup. It is often used in conditioning shampoos. What silicones are not water soluble? “Bad” silicones (including dimethicone, cetyl dimethicone, cetearyl methicone, dimethiconol, stearyl dimethicone, cyclomethicone, amodimethicone,Read More →

Most silicones are hydrophobic which means they repel water. In your body, silicone will displace water and push it away. When it does this in hair, the very precious moisture content of just 3% is reduced and the protein bonds that make up 97% of hair become less stable andRead More →