The role of silicon in cosmetics


There may be cute little habits to break the thinking of casserole: what's the use of adding this silicon?


In fact, it works in the same way as mineral oil. It can also form a "membrane" on the skin or hair surface. It can "moisten the skin" by reducing water loss, so there is no need to worry about the skin absorbing it. In addition, the addition of silicon in cosmetics can also provide a smooth skin feeling, help to fill pores and wrinkles, as well as refreshing and non greasy upper face feeling.


Although it's so good, it's not the more the better. Be sure to pay attention to the amount used. If it's too much, it will block the absorption of other small molecular components, and it may also block the pores.


For example, for sister mix, the silicon in skin care products or make-up can be completely held, and there is no problem in using the skin for a long time. But when I change to shampoo and conditioner, it's not the same, because I have a little "wool roll" hair quality. If I use amino acid shampoo, my hair will explode to unimaginable... And silicon can make it obedient, but we must control the dosage, or I will lose my hair because my pores are blocked.


Let's talk about the other components of silicon in cosmetics, which is also based on its function. There are three types.


The first is in the form of silanol, which is mainly used to "play an auxiliary role", that is, to help other ingredients improve their activity, such as tightening skin, reducing fat, etc.


The other is directly used as auxiliary materials, such as silicon dioxide and silicones, which we often see.


The third is polysiloxane, such as silicon wax, silica gel and silicone oil.


We often refer to "fake slip" as silicone oil, which is a kind of polymer. Although there are molecular weight differences, they are all non-toxic. Therefore, large factories like to use high molecular weight silicone oil as a softener and add it to skin care products and hair care products to make the skin feel softer and smoother, and the hair becomes very shiny.


Original: Mix