Polydimethylsiloxane alcohol: The "softening engine" of antiperspirants and body washes
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Polydimethylsiloxane alcohol (PDMS alcohol) as a derivative of silicone oil is endowed with superior skin sensation regulation capabilities for personal care products through molecular structure optimization. In antiperspirants, PDMS alcohol breaks through traditional limitations through the "microcapsule encapsulation technology": its long-chain siloxane structure can encapsulate active antiperspirant components (such as chlorohydrin aluminum chloride), slowly releasing after contacting the skin, extending the antiperspirant effect to 48 hours, while avoiding direct skin irritation by aluminum salts. A clinical test showed that after using antiperspirants containing PDMS alcohol, the fluctuation range of pH value on the underarm skin decreased by 37%, significantly reducing the risk of redness and swelling.
In the formula of body wash, the "dynamic softening" property of PDMS alcohol is crucial. The hydroxyl groups (-OH) at the molecular ends can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, and they adsorb onto the skin surface during the cleaning process, reducing the excessive stripping of sebum by surfactants; after rinsing, the silicon-oxygen main chain expands to form an透气 membrane, reducing the skin friction coefficient to below 0.15, achieving a smooth touch like that of a "baby skin". For example, a certain baby body wash by adding 0.5% PDMS alcohol can increase the skin moisture content by 22% after rinsing, and maintain a non-tight feeling for 4 hours. Moreover, the anti-static property of PDMS alcohol can reduce skin flaking caused by dryness in winter, becoming the core ingredient for optimizing skin sensation throughout the seasons.