https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/cyclopentasiloxane/Recent content in cyclopentasiloxane on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 01 Jun 2026 12:29:07 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/warning-raised-over-hidden-cyclopentasiloxane-in-everyday-products/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:29:07 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/warning-raised-over-hidden-cyclopentasiloxane-in-everyday-products/A health and wellbeing expert is sounding the alarm about the presence of ‘hidden’ ingredients like cyclopentasiloxane (D5) in widely used personal care products. Lauren Short, founder of the wellness brand Ples’Jour, urges consumers to be vigilant, warning that many products assumed safe may actually pose risks. Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone-based compound frequently added to cosmetics and personal care items to impart a silky texture, enhance spreadability, and evaporate quickly without leaving a greasy residue.