surfactant · emollient
Amodimethicone
Generally safe·Strong evidence
A silicone-based polymer with amino groups that deposits on hair to provide conditioning and smoothing benefits. It is extensively used in hair care products with a long track record of safe use in rinse-off formulations.
Questions
- Is amodimethicone the same as dimethicone?
- Amodimethicone is a modified silicone with amino groups added, making it bond better to hair or skin than plain dimethicone. Both are silicones, but amodimethicone has slightly different properties.
- Does amodimethicone clog pores?
- Amodimethicone is listed as non-comedogenic in published ingredient guides, and the evidence doesn't support it clogging pores at typical use levels. As with any ingredient, individual responses vary.
Products with Amodimethicone
- 100AbibHeartleaf TECA Capsule Serum Calming Drop
- 92OlaplexNo. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
- 90TRESemmeKeratin Smooth Shampoo
- 88OGXNourishing + Coconut Milk Conditioner
- 87Kirkland SignatureMoisture Conditioner
- 86Carol's DaughterBlack Vanilla Hair Smoothie
- 85Color WowColor Security Conditioner
- 82Maria NilaTrue Soft Conditioner
- 82Kirkland SignatureMoisture Shampoo
- 81Salon LineS.O.S Bomba Original Condicionador
- 80OUAIMedium Hair Conditioner
- 80GarnierHair Filler + Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Conditioner
- 80GarnierWhole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Conditioner
- 79OGXNourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo
- 79NexxusKeraphix Damage Healing Treatment Masque
- 77PureologyHydrate Conditioner
- 76KerastaseNutritive Fondant Magistral
- 76TRESemméMoisture Rich Conditioner
- 75KerastaseNutritive Bain Satin Riche Shampoo
- 74TRESemmeSmooth & Silky Conditioner
- 74Maria NilaTrue Soft Shampoo
- 74DoveIntensive Repair Conditioner
- 73DavinesOi Shampoo
- 73Aunt Jackie'sFix My Hair Intensive Repair Conditioning Masque
- 73TRESemmeKeratin Smooth Conditioner
- 70DoveBeauty Daily Moisture Shampoo
- 70DoveIntensive Repair Shampoo
- 68RedkenAll Soft Shampoo
- 67PureologyHydrate Shampoo
- 52PATTERN BeautyLeave-In Conditioner
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.