Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “D”

Da-Dii  Dim-Dn

Dimethicone—Dimethicone is a silicone that is used as a skin-conditioning agent. It helps reduce the evaporation of water from the skin’s surface and therefore helps maintain the water content of the skin.

Dimethicone Copolyol—This polymer of dimethylsiloxane with polyoxyethylene and/or polyoxypropylene side chains improves lubricity of skin lotions and skin moisturization.

Dimethicone Copolyol Meadowfoamate—This ingredient is a combination of Dimethicone Copolyol and Meadowfoam Seed Oil. It has good conditioning properties for skin and hair, can provide lubricity without greasiness and has moisturization benefits on the skin.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer Emollient—thickener.

Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic—Acid Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer/Centella Asiatica Extract See Time-Release Hydration Technology.

Dimethyl Isosorbide—This ingredient is used as a solvent of active ingredients. Dimethyl Isosorbide is used with Dihydroxyacetone for more even skin distribution to prevent streaking.

Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate—This ingredient is the diester of Octyldodecanol and Dilinoleic Acid and has skin-conditioning properties.

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline—This plant derived raw material is formed by grafting a fatty acid onto an amino acid which creates a substance that is highly efficient at penetrating down through the various layers of the epidermis to provide protection against external impacts on the skin, to stimulate the contraction of collagen fibers, to protect elastin and fibroblasts against free radicals, and to create an immediate and long-term moisturizing effect.

Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate—This ingredient is the hexaester of a mixture of Caprylic and Capric Acids and a dimmer of pentaerythritol. It is used as an emollient.

Disodium EDTA—This ingredient is a chelating agent, or sequestrant, which is commonly used in cosmetic products to help maintain formula stability and appearance.

DMDM Hydantoin—Preservative.

DNA Enzyme Complex—See M. Luteus Extract.