Dimethicone 100cst

Description

Dimethicone 100cst is a linear, non-reactive, and unmodified polydimethylsiloxane. It has a broad range of uses in personal care formulations as an emollient. It allows formulators to modify a product's spreadability and conditioning effects. It has the ability to reduce whitening affect and stickiness of cosmetic products, allowing skin feel to be optimized. Due to their flexible polymer backbone, dimethicones are highly permeable to gases (e.g. oxygen, water vapor), which allows respiration of the skin.

Vegan suitable.

Benefits

• Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)
• Light and non-greasy
• Forms a breathable, protective film over the skin to protect against TEWL (transepidermal water loss)
• Adds soft and supple texture to finished products
• Reduces tackiness
• Reduces whitening/soaping effect that occurs during application of creams and lotions
• Enhances spreadability
• Suitable for many different skin care, sun care, and makeup applications

Typical Usage Rate

0.5 - 20%

INCI Name(s)

Dimethicone