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Phenyl Trimethicone

Premium silicone with phenyl groups — provides hair with unparalleled shine and smoothness. Phenyl Trimethicone reflects light like a mirror, protects against damage, and is the secret ingredient in most premium hair shine serums.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Phenyl Trimethicone — silicone oil with phenyl substituents. Non-volatile, remains on the hair surface. Phenyl groups have a refractive index of ~1.46 (close to hair keratin) — providing maximum light reflection and shine. In INCI: Phenyl Trimethicone.

Key ingredient in hair shine serums, heat protection products, and anti-frizz oils. Also in primers and foundations for porous skin.

Key Benefits

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Maximum hair shine

Phenyl groups have a refractive index of ~1.46 — almost identical to keratin. It lays on the cuticle like a mirror, reflecting light in the same direction — mirror-like shine.

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Heat protection and smoothness

Non-volatile — remains on the hair and forms a protective film when heated up to 200°C, reducing damage from straighteners and hair dryers.

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Anti-frizz and moisture protection

Hydrophobic silicone film repels moisture from the air — prevents frizzing and cuddling of hair on a humid day.

Suitable for

for all hair typesdamaged haircolored hair

Main Actions

✓ hair shine✓ heat protection✓ anti-frizz✓ moisture protection✓ smoothness

Phenyl Trimethicone vs Dimethicone

Dimethicone — conditions and softens, does not provide maximum shine. Phenyl Trimethicone — specifically for shine due to phenyl groups. Together in a formulation provide both conditioning and radiance — the perfect pair for premium hair serums.

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