CYCLOHEXASILOXANE is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under Sephora Clean (Prohibited).
CYCLOHEXASILOXANE
Safety grade: F
Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) is a cyclic silicone that gives products a smooth feel. The EU banned it in rinse-off cosmetics effective June 6, 2026, and will ban it in leave-on products from June 6, 2027. It is classified as persistent and bioaccumulative. Graded F because the rinse-off ban is in force. Expert Pro users can view the full product-type conditions.
This ingredient makes products feel smooth and silky while conditioning hair and skin, helping to reduce water loss and create a protective barrier that leaves surfaces soft and moisturized.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- Sephora Clean — Prohibited
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: June 7, 2026
Safer alternatives to CYCLOHEXASILOXANE
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A. Silicone emollient with identical skin-conditioning and smoothing properties.
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A. Glycol humectant providing emollient and hair-conditioning functions without silicones.
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A. Glycol solvent with emollient and skin-conditioning properties, similar sensory profile.
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**. Humectant solvent conditioning skin while reducing moisture loss, non-silicone alternative.
Other Emollient ingredients
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A
- GLYCERYL OLEATE — Grade A
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL — Grade A