Silicone: why is it in my moisturiser?
Silicone is a common ingredient in skincare products. Daniel Judd explains why. If you’ve ever taken a thorough look through the ingredients of certain skincare products, you might have wondered why you’re rubbing your face with the stuff used to seal bathroom fittings. Silicone is a truly versatile ingredient with applications ranging from colourful cake moulds to many of the face and hair products you know and love. What’s important to remember is that just because it’s got all sorts of industrial uses doesn’t mean it’s not a great skincare ingredient too. So why does silicone get used in so…