As a trendy cosmetic raw material, silicone oil and its derivatives have excellent physical and chemical properties, such as physiological inertness, good chemical stability, odorless, non-toxic, low surface tension and strong water repellency, which are harmful to the skin. It is non-irritating and non-allergenic, and can form a uniform protective film on the skin surface that is waterproof, breathable and has good lubricating properties.
The main varieties of silicone oil currently used in various cosmetic formulations include: polydimethylsiloxane, polymethylphenylsiloxane, polydimethylcyclosiloxane, silicone glycol copolymer, amino-modified silicone Silicone oil and emulsified silicone oil, etc.