The “silicon” contained in shampoo is not actually silicon, but dimethicone. This substance is a occlusive agent that primarily works to s…

It is sticky and malleable, and has a moisturizing and smoothing effect on hair. Hair grows from the hair follicles in the scalp. The main component i…

The protective layer that silicone oil can form on the surface of the hair can keep the moisture content in the hair stable-compared with hair that si…

First of all, the possibility of silicone oil remaining on the scalp to clog pores is very low. Silicone oil is a macromolecular substance and will no…

In many cases, formulators adopt a formulation platform that contains most of the ingredients required for functionality but can be altered to meet va…

We have begun using a concept known as minimally disruptive formulation (MDF) as an effective approach to product development. 1-3 This approach depen…

IOTA has often said, “If you compare personal care products to gourmet meals, the silicone additives would be the spices, not the meat or potatoes.” T…

There is a growing trend to use naturally derived esters to replace mineral oil in skin care products. By adding silicone polymers, this replacement c…

With silicone additives, the skin can clearly feel the difference in the final product. For example, by adding silicone (recipe 4), the cream is smoot…

This is a liquid O/W emulsifier that can be used to replace solid emulsifiers in formulations, giving the emulsion a more “liquid feel”. N…

Organic zinc refers to the complex formed by zinc and organic ligands (such as zinc glucate) or chelate (zinc methionine), etc. Amino acid zinc chelat…