Silicone oils are derived from silica (sand and quartz are silicas). Dimethicone offers skin protection with a light touch, generally used where smooth feel and softness are required.
Dimethicone is a base fluid and volatile carrier suitable for use in a number of personal care products. A useful ingredient in protective creams, skin lotions, hand creams, waterless hand cleaners, makeup, shampoos, de-frizz solutions and non-staining scent sprays.
• Skin protection
• Water-repellency
• Imparts soft velvety skin feel
• Non-occlusive
• Detackification
• Emollient
• Spreads easily on both skin and hair
Dimethicone adds slip and glide, reducing tackiness. It offers conditioning properties when used in hair and skin care applications.
Used at a rate of 1% to 30% dimethicone
