Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone oil. It is used as a film-forming agent and smoothing agent in cosmetics. Cosmetics containing cyclohexasiloxane will have a smoother skin feel and will be easier to apply on the skin. The main varieties of silicone oil currently used in cosmetics are: polydimethylsiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, polymethylphenylsiloxane, and polydimethylcyclosiloxane. alkane, silicone glycol copolymer, amine modified silicone oil, polysiloxane protein copolymer and emulsified silicone oil, etc.
As an important ingredient or auxiliary in cosmetics, silicone oil is widely used in skin creams, sunscreens, hair care products, shampoos, hair dye products, shaving cream, antiperspirants, nail polish, eyebrow painting products and other products. The dosage of silicone oil in various cosmetics varies. For example, the dosage of polydimethylsiloxane in various cosmetics: skin washing and cleaning cosmetics are generally 0.1%-0.5%, and antiperspirant cosmetics are generally 0.1%-0.5%. 0.1%-0.5%, shaving cosmetics are generally 0.5%-2.0%, soaps are generally 1.0%-3.0%, and sunscreens are generally 1.0%-2.0%.
