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Is Cyclohexasiloxane comedogenic?
Cyclohexasiloxane is a silicone that gives a smooth, blurring finish. Its comedogenicity rating is 0/5 — non-comedogenic (acne safe).
Cyclohexasiloxane is considered non-comedogenic — it is not known to clog pores and is generally a safe choice for acne-prone skin.
What is Cyclohexasiloxane?
Cyclohexasiloxane is a silicone that gives a smooth, blurring finish. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: cyclohexasiloxane.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? Yes — it is not on common Malassezia trigger lists. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Similar acne-safe ingredients
Cyclohexasiloxane is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Cyclomethicone — Acne safe · 0/5
- Cyclopentasiloxane — Acne safe · 0/5
- Amodimethicone — Low risk · 1/5
- Dimethicone — Low risk · 1/5
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer — Low risk · 1/5
How to read this rating
A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.