In modern high-end skincare products, have you ever been amazed by the silky smooth, dry and non-greasy "premium feel" when applying certain creams? This mysterious secret weapon, known as "velvet texture" or "velvet skin feel", often originates from a magical ingredient - organic silicone elastomer gel. Today, let's get to know one of the outstanding ones: IOTA 9600.
IOTA 9600 is not an ordinary silicone oil. It is a translucent gel made by blending high molecular weight organic silicone elastomer with cyclic pentamethyldimethicone. Imagine it as a microscopic three-dimensional sponge network filled with light silicone oil. When it is added to cosmetics, it does not truly "dissolve", but exists in a stable dispersed form. It is precisely this unique structure that gives it outstanding thickening ability and texture regulation functions.
Unlike traditional thickening agents, the greatest magic of IOTA 9600 lies in its "oil removal" ability. It can effectively reduce the stickiness of the formulation, transforming thick and oily emulsions into a refreshing and matte texture. Whether it's sunscreen, day cream or makeup base, adding 1% to 20% of IOTA 9600 can instantly give the product a dry and light skin feel, and after application, the skin surface presents a natural soft-focus effect, as if covered by an invisible velvet veil. For modern consumers who pursue the ultimate usage experience, it is undoubtedly a must-have tool for creating high-end skincare products.