What role does silicone oil play in cosmetics
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Polydimethylsiloxane, commonly known as dimethyl silicone oil, is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic and non-irritating product with chemical stability, heat resistance, cold resistance, hydrophobicity, lubricity, high refractive index Silicone composition with high stability, storage stability and compatibility with long-term cosmetic components. According to the requirements and characteristics of its use, these three characteristics are generally used in cosmetics.
1. Its low surface tension, good lubricating effect on the skin, combined with suitable viscosity, make other components of cosmetics easy to disperse and expand into a thin film on the skin. At the same time, it can be combined with vaseline, paraffin, beeswax, lanolin, etc. to obtain non-sticky products.
Second, its low volatility enables it to endow cosmetics with properties such as quick drying, smoothness and antifouling. Skin care products formulated with silicone oil can not only moisturize the skin to form a protective coating that is resistant to acids, alkalis, salts and organic solvents, etc., but also protect the normal breathing of the skin and treat dermatitis and eczema.
3. Its hydrophobicity is good, and it has a dissolving effect on various vitamins, fungicides, etc. The cosmetics made from it can form a thin hydrophobic film on the skin surface, which is not afraid of soaping, and can effectively prolong the nutritional cream and medicine. The effect of cream.
To sum up, the sunscreen with silicone oil will not be lost due to sea bathing or sweating, and can effectively prevent the harm of ultraviolet rays. The foundation cream with silicone oil can protect the skin from the damage of pigments and solvents. An antiperspirant and deodorant made from silicone oil that is non-irritating, non-allergic, reduces pore clogging, cleans skin, and removes stains. Hair care products formulated with silicone oil, such as hair oil, hair cream, mousse, etc., can make hair at any temperature comb into the desired hairstyle, and can effectively prevent external moisture penetration or moisture evaporation imbalance. The hair oil and other products with silicone oil can make the hair soft, smooth and tangle-free, and can keep the hair style stable and reduce the drying time. Lipstick, powder, mascara, eye rim oil, cosmetic pencil, nail polish, hair perm, blush and other cosmetics with silicone oil or other silicone oil do not contain too much oil, which can promote the diffusion and distribution of cosmetic components, and Extend the effective time.