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I admit it, I’m in love with silicones. I drench my hair in them to chase away the frizzies, I coat my skin in them to feel smoother and more protected, I could happily lounge in a bath or swim in a pool of dimethicone it just makes everything feel more velvety, luscious, and luxuriant,…