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Is Ethyl Methicone vegetarian?

Ethyl Methicone

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Ethyl Methicone is a synthetic silicone polymer used in cosmetics as a skin and hair conditioning agent.

INCI name Ethyl Methicone
CosIng ID 86938
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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