Caprylyl Methicone

Caprylyl Methicone molecular structurePubChem

5+ year old children • Skin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Caprylyl Methicone?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 1 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Caprylyl Methicone is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids and teens), caprylyl methicone is generally low risk when used on normal skin in amounts found in lotions and sunscreens. Most safety notes are low-level issues, though contamination with other silicones has been flagged.

✅What to Do

Use products with this ingredient the same way you would for other lotions: apply to clean, intact skin; avoid the eye area; test a small amount on the arm first (patch test) and wait 24 hours; choose products made by brands that test ingredients for purity if you’re concerned about contamination.

⚠️Warnings

Stop use and talk to your child’s doctor if you see redness, rash, swelling, or eye irritation after use. The safety data shows possible contamination with other silicones (cyclopentasiloxane and cyclotetrasiloxane) and some animal studies reported irritation and hormonal effects only at moderate to high doses (from regulatory and scientific reviews). Because of that contamination concern, avoid this ingredient in products meant for very young babies (infants and newborns) and in products for raw or broken skin, and prefer brands that can show ingredient purity testing.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Hormones: Animal safety reviews found signs of endocrine disruption at moderate doses. That means this ingredient has shown effects on hormone systems in lab studies, so it could affect natural hormone development in children (based on Cosmetic Ingredient Review findings).
Confuse Hormones: Animal studies reported endocrine effects at non‑low doses, which suggests the ingredient can act like or interfere with normal hormone signals. This may confuse developing hormone systems (based on Cosmetic Ingredient Review findings).
Organ Risk: Animal data show metabolic and other organ effects at moderate to high doses. That means repeated or high exposure in tests changed how organs work in animals (based on Cosmetic Ingredient Review findings).
Immune system: Animal studies showed circulatory or allergenic effects at moderate to high doses, meaning the ingredient has caused immune or allergy-type responses in tests (based on Cosmetic Ingredient Review findings).
Irritant: Lab studies reported skin irritation at high doses and eye irritation at moderate doses. This ingredient can cause redness, itching, or eye irritation in test animals, so it may irritate sensitive baby skin.
Environmental: There are high contamination concerns listing cyclopentasiloxane and cyclotetrasiloxane as possible contaminants. Those specific silicone contaminants are known to raise environmental and regulatory worries, so contamination risk is elevated.

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Alternative Names for Caprylyl Methicone

This ingredient may also be listed as:

caprylyl methiconeSCHEMBL727806DTXSID6051807CTK4D7319METHYLOCTYLBIS(TRIMETHYLSILOXY)SILANEMFCD082753513-OCTYLHEPTAMETHYLTRISILOXANE?ZINC195767024TRISILOXANE,1,1,1,3,5,5,5-HEPTAMETHYL-3-OCTYL-Q27287131EINECS 241-881-3

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Products Containing Caprylyl Methicone

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Caprylyl Methicone or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Caprylyl Methicone

Is this kid-friendly to use Caprylyl Methicone?

Yes, Caprylyl Methicone is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the hormones risks of Caprylyl Methicone for children?

May mess with natural hormone development in babies and children.

What are the confuse hormones risks of Caprylyl Methicone for children?

Acts like fake hormones in the body, confusing natural signals.

What are the organ risk risks of Caprylyl Methicone for children?

May harm organs like liver, kidneys, or lungs with repeated use.

What are the immune system risks of Caprylyl Methicone for children?

Could weaken or confuse immune system.

What are the irritant risks of Caprylyl Methicone for children?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

What are the environmental risks of Caprylyl Methicone for children?

Possible negative effects on the environment

What products contain Caprylyl Methicone?

Caprylyl Methicone is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Caprylyl Methicone?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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