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Crosslinked 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......
2019-12-13Silicones and their derivatives are much used in hair care for their conditioning properties, colour protection and to impart gloss and shine. Biosil Basics Amino DL-30 from Biosil Technologies is a c......
2019-12-12A prime function of silicones in cosmetics is as emollients. They provide a protective layer to the skin and keep it moisturised. They solubilise lipophilic active ingredients and crystalline UV filte......
2019-12-12these restrictions most silicone alternatives have been designed to replace D4/D5. It is not necessary to exclude silicone products and Innospec suggests that Volasil 8100 (INCI: Dimethicone, trisilox......
2019-12-12The cyclosiloxanes commonly known as cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and cyclopentasiloxane (D5) are used for their anti-static, emollient, humectant, solvent, viscosity-controlling and hair conditioning prop......
2019-12-12Arguably silicones and silicone derivatives are the most useful and versatile of all existing groups of cosmetic ingredients. They range in viscosity from volatile liquids to solid pastes and are used......
2019-12-12Jeesperse NDA Sun Dispersions are high-volume load and stable dispersions of physical sunblocks in naturally-derived alkanes and hydrocarbons yielding stable high loads of zinc oxide and titanium diox......
2019-12-04Jeechem NDA alkanes are naturally-derived high purity alkanes derived from vegetable feedstocks, engineered specifically for their properties and performance. Their velvety softness is dramatically be......
2019-12-04OleoSil products are naturally-derived silicone elastomer gels utilizing the company’s Jeechem NDA alkanes for an array of functional end products differentiated by sensorial end feel. OleoSil gels ar......
2019-12-04Emulsions are the most common form of sun care products, but increasingly oil gels, mists, and most recently, sticks are hitting the shelves. The recent popularity for sticks is based on their conveni......
2019-12-03The format of the sun protection product has a notable influence on its sensory profile and ease of application onto the skin. Oil-inwater (O/W) emulsions are favored for their stability, high w......
2019-12-03An optimized sun protection product must deliver broad spectrum UV blocking to protect skin against erythema, premature aging and photocarcinogenesis. Such broad UV spectrum protection is afforded usi......
2019-12-03Sun protection products are generally perceived as difficult to apply and can leave a greasy skin-feel and white marks on clothes and upholstery after use. Consumers often apply insufficient amounts o......
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