What is polydimethylsiloxane?

Polydimethylsiloxane, also known as silica gel, dimethicone, dimethyl silicone, dimethicone

Used in cosmetic products, anti-foaming agent, emollient, skin protection agent, can be used as hydrophobic film and waterproofing agent. Silicone substance, non-volatile liquid silicon, is a synthetic material - silicide, high-purity silicon spirit is almost non-toxic, can give the product a smooth and silky feeling, and form a film on the skin, fresh and not sticky, usually It is used to assist makeup or hair care products to create texture, and there are many applications and changes depending on the viscosity. Silicon-containing products usually only have a short-term immediate effect, can not be maintained and absorbed for a long time, and may even reduce the penetration efficiency of other ingredients, so it is more suitable to be added to non-infiltrated skin type products. Widely used in lotions, creams, sunscreen products, foundation products, antiperspirant products, hair care products.