Science
Mechanism of Action
This ingredient operates by forming an ultra-thin, continuous film across the skin's surface or hair. This barrier is intended to mitigate damage from various external aggressors, including chemical exposure, UV radiation, and environmental pollutants. Concurrently, it acts as a skin conditioning agent, potentially enhancing the skin's tolerance to external factors and assisting in preventing dehydration.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Low confidenceN/A
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
The complex exhibits moisture sensitivity. Its stability can be augmented by maintaining an excess of the labile ligand divinyltetramethyldisiloxane (dvtms), thereby forming a stable equilibrium mixture. However, the pure form of this compound has been identified as inherently unstable.
Conflicts
- Oxidizing agents
Safety
Safety Profile
A specific Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) safety assessment for Platinum Divinyldisiloxane in cosmetic applications is currently unavailable. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for 'Platinum-divinyltetramethyldisiloxane complex' (a related synonym) indicate that in its raw, concentrated form, it 'Causes skin irritation' and 'Causes serious eye irritation'. Several industrial suppliers explicitly state that products containing this complex are 'explicitly not intended to be used in foods and/or cosmetics and/or drugs'. Furthermore, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has raised concerns regarding nano forms of platinum and colloidal platinum derivatives due to insufficient data for a comprehensive safety assessment, suggesting a potential risk.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
While offering potential film-forming and skin conditioning benefits for dry skin, this ingredient lacks specific cosmetic safety assessments, carries warnings for irritation in its raw form, and is explicitly advised against cosmetic use by some suppliers, rendering its inclusion highly questionable.
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