Dimethicone is a type of inert and non-toxic silicone used to enhance lubrication with a silky feel and retain moisture. In addition to being deemed safe for human use by the FDA & Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel, silicones are not absorbed by the human body and are even safe to be consumed in small quantities. Despite this, we still use the smallest amount possible to achieve the desired feel of silicone, while remaining iso-osmotic and Better-for-You.