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Silicone 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......
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......
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