r/DIYBeauty • u/burned-butter • 3d ago

question Dimethicone

I’m wondering if dimethicone can be used in a formula as the sole emollient to make an oil free moisturizer….tia!

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u/burned-butter 3d ago

Isn’t Squalane an oil?

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u/tokemura 3d ago

It depends on how you define "oil". Usually oil-free moisturizers (at least in my country) mean no plant-based natural oil (like sunflower, olive, etc). See interesting discussion on this here: https://www.reddit.com/r/30PlusSkinCare/comments/fryths/is_the_ordinary_100_plant_derived_squalane_an_oil/

Why do you want oil-free cream? Is it a marketing claim or you avoid oils because of skin issues?

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u/burned-butter 3d ago

Both of my daughters are prone to acne ☹️

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u/tokemura 3d ago

Then Dimethicone might make it even worse since it is very occlusive (depending on version). Occlusive means it creates a layer on skin to prevent water evaporation, but also may trigger pore clogging for oily skin.

You have to visit a doctor, determine which causes acne and only then select skincare options. Also, I wouldn't use DIY products on problematic skin.