Among the dazzling array of cosmetic ingredient lists, PEG-10 polydimethicone may not be well known to the public, but it plays a vital and multifaceted role in the cosmetics field.
PEG-10 polydimethicone is an organosilicon compound with a special structure. From a chemical structure point of view, it combines the siloxane backbone of polydimethicone and the hydrophilic segment of polyethylene glycol (PEG). This unique structure gives it excellent amphiphilicity.
In cosmetics, it is first of all an excellent emulsifier. It can help the immiscible oil phase and water phase to mix evenly to form a stable emulsion system. Taking facial cream as an example, PEG-10 polydimethicone can make the oil and fat components evenly dispersed in water, making the facial cream delicate, easier to spread when applied, and can maintain good stability, and it is not easy to separate oil and water.
At the same time, it is also an excellent skin feel regulator. When applying cosmetics containing this ingredient, it can bring a silky and soft touch, significantly improving the product's extension performance on the skin. Adding PEG-10 polydimethylsiloxane to the liquid foundation can make the liquid foundation fit the skin better, create a natural and docile makeup effect, and reduce problems such as powder sticking and peeling.
In addition, it also has a certain moisturizing effect. With its special structure, it can form a thin protective film on the surface of the skin, reduce the evaporation of skin moisture, play a role in locking moisture and moisturizing, and keep the skin moisturized at all times.
PEG-10 polydimethylsiloxane has become an indispensable and important ingredient in cosmetic formulas due to its multiple functions such as emulsification, skin feel adjustment, and moisturizing, and has contributed key strength to improving the quality of cosmetics and the user experience.