Dimethicone has a wide range of uses, and is often used in cosmetics production to improve the performance of cosmetics. The combination of low surface tension and viscosity of dimethyl silicone allows other cosmetic components to easily spread into a thin film on the skin without a sticky feeling. The detackifying properties of dimethicone make it compatible with petroleum jelly, paraffin, and Beeswax, lanolin, etc. are combined to obtain non-sticky products. Volatile silicone oil can give cosmetics properties such as quick drying, smoothness, anti-fouling and good gloss. As a cosmetic carrier, it can quickly dissipate and allow other cosmetic ingredients to form. Evenly distributed film, which is very important in eye beauty products and nail polish. In hair care products, dimethicone can add luster to the hair, and can also play a role in styling and preventing the hair from sticking together. In shampoos, dimethyl silicone oil can make hair easier to comb. In skin care products, the hydrophobic film formed by silicone oil can prevent other components from being washed away by water and keep the skin normally breathable. Currently, silicone oil has become the Important ingredients or additives in cosmetics.
In recent years, both men and women have invested more and more in cosmetics and skin care products. Therefore, many manufacturers in the cosmetics and skin care related industries have launched various cosmetics with various functions and textures. Meet the needs of consumers of different groups, skin types and ages. Among them, do you know the application effects of low-viscosity dimethyl silicone oil in different formulas?
Generally, our medium viscosity dimethicone is used in creams, high viscosity and ultra-high viscosity dimethicone are used in hair care, and low viscosity dimethicone is used in makeup and skin care formulas. And it will differ depending on the nature of the skin and the season. Dry skin or autumn and winter are more suitable for moisturizing products, while oily skin or hot summer is more suitable for refreshing texture.
According to different market demands, formulators will also make products with different viscosities. When developing products with refreshing skin feel, low-viscosity and ultra-low viscosity dimethyl silicone oils have become the preferred oils for formulators.
In fact, as the degree of polymerization increases, the viscosity of dimethicone will also increase; when the degree of polymerization reaches a certain standard, polydimethylsiloxane will exhibit an apparent viscosity from 5 to 20 cSt, which is low Viscosity dimethicone, low viscosity dimethicone generally includes three viscosities: 5, 10, and 20 cSt.
Compared to regular medium viscosity dimethicone (50, 100, 200, 350, 500, 1000 cSt), low viscosity and ultra-low viscosity dimethicone have a lighter skin feel due to their lower viscosity. The refreshing and non-sticky skin care and hair care products we use every day use low-viscosity dimethicone.
In addition to the advantages in skin feel, low-viscosity dimethicone will also be more convenient in the formulation process due to the compatibility advantages brought by low viscosity. Experiments have confirmed that low-viscosity dimethyl silicone oil is perfectly compatible with commonly used 26# and 15# white oil, thus avoiding the emulsification problems caused by conventional medium-viscosity dimethyl silicone oil.
Excellent compatibility, light skin feel, and excellent solubility in a variety of common oils and fats enable low-viscosity dimethicone to be used in water-in-oil, oil-in-water, and full-oil systems. It is said to be the best choice for skin care and hair care. All-purpose grease lives up to its name!
