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Quick answer: Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane carries the heavier risk profile. Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; Retinyl palmitate is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane | Retinyl palmitate |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Restricted |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | low | medium |
| Banned in | — | — |
| Restricted in | European Union | European Union |
| Category | endocrine disruptor | endocrine disruptor |
| Where it hides | hair serum, primer | anti-aging cream, sunscreen, lotion |
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (Cyclohexasiloxane) is a volatile silicone (D6).
Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A ester used in anti-aging skincare and sunscreen.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane: Restricted in the EU over persistence and bioaccumulation.
Retinyl palmitate: The EU caps vitamin A levels over concerns it may accelerate skin damage in sunlight; the US does not restrict it.
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