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Clinique butter, which represents the state-of-the-art technology of the late 1960s, did not have silicone oil added to the product at that time, but looking at other Clinique products today, silicone......
2019-12-17D4 is a residue, an impurity, and is not on the ingredient list. However, trace residues may be found in skin care products, shampoos, conditioners, and makeup products, and D4 residues may vary in di......
2019-12-17Silicones are recognized as versatile materials for developing high performance sun protection formulations that offer a wide range of benefits from demonstrating superior skin esthetics to enhan......
2019-12-17Another innovative silicone specialty, polymethylsilsesquioxane is very useful for formulators when formulating a matte finish sun protection product. It provides a very smooth, even and exceptionally......
2019-12-17Silicone elastomers are highly versatile materials developed to thicken water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations as well as silicone fluids. It can easily formulate into anhydrous sun protectio......
2019-12-17Trimethylsiloxysilicate (also known as TMS or MQ), a highly cross-linked silicone resin, is used for its film-forming properties. It holds color pigments in place for long-lasting wear in color cos......
2019-12-16Stearyl dimethicone is a solid silicone wax that melts on contact with skin due to a low temperature softening point. It provides superb emolliency and water resistance to sunscreen formulations. D......
2019-12-16Cetyl dimethicone is an alkyl silicone specifically developed for its good, compatibility with many organic cosmetic ingredients. It provides excellent lubricity, shine and emolliency to color......
2019-12-16Caprylyl methicone is a clear, colorless liquid which is composed of trisiloxane and octyl group attached to the silicon atom in the middle position. It is low molecular weight, low viscosity with mod......
2019-12-16Alkyl dimethicone consists of an alkyl group grafted on the silicone backbone. Alkyl dimethicone enhances the compatibility with many organic based cosmetic oil ingredients, e.g. UV filter. The additi......
2019-12-16Waxes are a crucial tool for formulators, modifying skin-feel while also assisting in waterproofing and improving resistance to rub-off. While waxes can be natural or synthetic, butters are obtaine......
2019-12-13And silicones are not just good for use in skin products– they have long been used in hair formulations where they feature in shampoos, conditioners and styling products. They have the ability to repa......
2019-12-13Crosslinked silicones, otherwise known as elastomers, are among the newest types of silicone on the market and are typically found in anti-aging products. They create a ‘soft-focus’ blurring effect th......
2019-12-13As for their enduring popularity, silicones have a range of properties that make them perfect additions to beauty formulas. They smooth and improve product application, increasing ‘slip’ and spreading......
2019-12-13They have been around for over sixty years, and their usage is still increasing. When it comes to beauty products, silicones are everywhere. Shampoos, conditioners, styling products, sunscreens, prime......
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