Personal care silicone surfactants are specialized compounds used in cosmetic and personal care formulations to enhance the texture, feel, and performance of products. These silicone-based ingredients provide excellent spreading properties, making them ideal for use in creams, lotions, and hair care products. They are known for their ability to create a smooth, silky finish on the skin and hair, helping to improve the overall sensory experience. Additionally, they can offer unique benefits such as water repellency, improved product stability, and enhanced compatibility with other formulation components. Their multifunctional nature makes them valuable in various applications, including skin care, hair care, color cosmetics and sun careproducts, contributing to the efficacy and appeal of personal care products.
Personal Care Silicone Surfactants
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Typical Technical Properties of Personal Care Silicone Surfactants
| Product Name | Personal Care Silicone Surfactants | |||||
| Catalog | Description | Appearance | Specific Gravity (25°C) | Refractive Index (25°C) | Viscosity (25°C) | Product Performance |
| ALOS-SILI-353 | It is a phenyl-modified polymethylphenylsiloxane. This product is co-soluble with both ethanol and mineral oil, making it suitable for incorporation into formulations to enhance the functionality of cosmetic ingredients. | Colorless to light yellow transparent fluid | 0.98-1.02 g/cm3 | 1.455-1.470 | 15-30 cSt |
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| ALOS-SILI-354 | It is an alkyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane that offers multiple benefits, including moisturizing, shining, and smoothing properties. | Colorless transparent fluid | 0.84-0.86 g/cm3 | 1.430-1.440 | 300-600 cSt |
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| ALOS-SILI-355 | It is a blended fluid composed of dimethyl silicone and dimethyl silicone alcohol. This product exhibits high affinity for the skin, allowing it to form a soft protective film that enhances skin feel and barrier function. | Colorless, transparent, viscous fluid | 0.920-0.965 g/cm3 | 1.395-1.405 | 1200-1500 cSt |
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| ALOS-SILI-356 | It is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic, and non-irritating material made of dimethylcyclosiloxane. It is often used as a base raw material for personal care products. | Colorless transparent fluid | 0.955-0.960 g/cm3 | 1.395-1.405 | 4.5-6.5 mPa·s |
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| ALOS-SILI-357 | It is an amino-modified polysiloxane with diamine groups on the cyclic chain. | Light yellow transparent liquid | 0.965-0.989 g/cm3 | - | 1000±80 mPa·s |
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| ALOS-SILI-358 | It is a volatile mixture of polydimethylcyclosiloxane, composed of cyclotetrasiloxane and cyclopentasiloxane. This product is transparent, and odorless, with a non-greasy texture that enhances its usability in various applications. | Colorless transparent fluid | - | 1.394-1.396 | - |
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| ALOS-SILI-359 | It is a stable copolymer of polydimethylsiloxane and polyoxyalkylene ether. | Colorless transparent fluid | - | 1.445-1.450 | 500-3000 mPa·s |
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Applications
Personal care silicone surfactants have a wide range of applications in various products due to their unique properties. Here are some notable applications:
- Skin care products. Personal care silicone surfactants are often used in creams, lotions, and serums to provide a smooth, silky feel and improve skin moisturization. They help in forming a protective barrier on the skin, reducing water loss.
- Hair care products. In shampoos and conditioners, personal care silicone surfactants enhance wet and dry combing while reducing frizz. They can provide a glossy finish to hair and enhance manageability.
- Makeup products. Personal care silicone surfactants are used in primers and foundations to improve spreadability and skin feel.
- Sun care products. In sunscreens, personal care silicone surfactants can enhance water resistance and provide a lightweight feel on the skin.
