Is Dimethicone Safe During Pregnancy?

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Is Dimethicone Safe During Pregnancy?

Is Dimethicone Safe During Pregnancy?

Dimethicone should be avoided during pregnancy, due to possible harmful effects.

Dimethicone is a silicone-based chemical that is present in many personal products. Due to its texture and low biodegradability, dimethicone can create build-ups. 

Prevent these traffic jams that might irritate your skin or scalp. Decongest your pores by using natural skin and hair products. 

Dimethicone: A Slippery Love Story

Its pliability and smooth texture make it a versatile ingredient among manufacturers. 

Dimethicone is used as:

  • An absorbent

  • Bulking agents

  • Film formers

  • Hair-conditioning agents

  • Emollient

  • Skin-conditioning agents

  • Slip modifiers

  • Surface modifiers

  • Nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agents

Since it's human-made, this ingredient can cause an environmental threat. Be mindful of the world where your child will grow up. Make it a healthier place by choosing natural personal products. 

A Healthier Today & A Brighter Tomorrow 

Free your skin from the 515 chemicals massaged into it daily [1]. Create breathable skin with a natural glow by using toxic-free substitutes.

Glam up your skincare routine by:

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Sustainable Health Means A Sustainable World

Dimethicone isn't the only potentially harmful ingredient in our personal products. Many plastic chemicals, like BPA, BPS, parabens, and phthalates, mimic estrogen hormones [2]. 

Maintain your natural hormone levels by eliminating plastic products from your daily routine. Determine which products might be exposing you to hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker’s Detect & Detox Test Kit + Lifestyle Audit

Participate in this mail-in urine test, and receive customized health insights. Get exclusive access to product recommendations that complement your lifestyle. Say goodbye to dimethicone and never look back!

Resources

[1] https://www.huffpost.com/entry/synthetic-chemicals-skincare_n_56d8ad09e4b0000de403d995 
[2] https://www.npr.org/2011/03/02/134196209/study-most-plastics-leach-hormone-like-chemicals 

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