It can be said that silicones and silicone derivatives are the most useful and versatile of all existing cosmetic ingredients. Their viscosities range from volatile liquids to solid pastes and are used as emollients providing unique sensory properties, hair conditioners, emulsifiers, and as surface treatments for pigments.
Unfortunately, for various reasons, silicone materials have now moved away from this trend and many ingredient suppliers are developing alternatives.
This feature will look at those silicones that still play a major role in cosmetic formulations, as well as replacing those that have fallen out of favor.
