Cyclic silicones are found in a wide range of beauty and personal care products such as lotions, serums, moisturizers, foundations, primers, hair care products, and more. 

There are growing concerns about chronic exposure for humans and animals as cyclic silicones are building up in the environment. They are known to be highly volatile and reactive when mixed with other chemicals in landfills.

Cyclic silicones encourage dead skin, dirt, sweat, bacteria, and oil to impact pores, leaving blackheads and other acne issues. While cyclic silicones “seal” things into the skin, they also seal things out – most importantly, water. This can leave your skin dull and dehydrated. Silicones also inhibit the production of new skin cells and the shedding of old skin cells.