Since silicone has unique properties such as compatibility with skin, good compatibility with substrates, good hydrophobicity and good air permeability, it has been widely used in cosmetics. It not only greatly enhances the lubrication, breathability, softness, antistatic, film-forming, smoothness and other properties of cosmetics, but also keeps the cosmetics on the surface of the skin or where they are applied for a longer time.
Polydimethylsiloxane is one of the commonly used silicone ingredients in cosmetics. It has good lubricity, UV resistance, moisturizing and skin feel improvement. In skin care products, polydimethylsiloxane can enhance the lubricity of the product, keep the skin smooth and refreshing, and has good permeability, which can improve the stickiness and avoid whitening after skin care products are applied. In addition, it also has good air permeability and obvious dustproof function. It is used to replace traditional oil raw materials in cosmetics to make the hair surface smoother, bringing soft, strong, easy to comb and shiny effects.
In addition to polydimethylsiloxane, there are also polymethylphenylsiloxane, octadecyl trimethylsiloxane and other silicone ingredients, which also play an important role in cosmetics. The application of these silicone ingredients not only improves the quality and performance of cosmetics, but also brings new development opportunities to the cosmetics industry.