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Is dimethicone harmful when used in cosmetics?

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Many cosmetics on our market contain silicone oil products. Just like the use of alcohol in our cosmetics, many people think that using alcohol is bad for the skin, but in fact, our alcohol can help dissolve many difficult-to-dissolve ingredients. It's just not suitable for use on sensitive skin. When people hear that cosmetics contain silicone oil, they will also be very repulsive to such cosmetics. Are cosmetics containing silicone oil really harmful?


In addition to direct use of polydimethylsiloxane, in order to disperse the methyl silicone oil well, it is easy to impregnate and spray, and improve efficiency. It can also be used in three types: solution type, lipid type, and emulsion type. It and its derivatives are high-quality raw materials for cosmetics, have good skin care functions, and are synthetic oils in cosmetic raw materials. This product is non-toxic and non-irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, but it is irritating to the eyes and is generally recognized as safe.

Moisturizing properties of polydimethylsiloxane Polysiloxane is the general name for this type of substance, also known as silicone or silicone oil, which are all substances of this type. In cosmetics, it has lubricating properties, anti-ultraviolet effects, good air permeability, and obvious dust-proof function. It is also used to replace traditional oil raw materials in cosmetics. This is based on the fact that polydimethylsiloxane has better softness. Because of its properties, it is usually used in moisturizing products in skin care products, and is also used in some high-end skin care products.

Permeability of polydimethylsiloxane Polydimethylsiloxane has very good permeability to the skin. The smooth and refreshing feeling of skin care products when applied to the skin is usually due to the addition of this raw material. The raw material itself has It also has a good effect on increasing the softness of the skin. In hair care and shampoo products, it can deepen the color of the hair and help the hair maintain its natural luster. Basically, this ingredient can be found in shampoos that can make the hair smooth.

In cosmetics, polydimethylsiloxane is required to have low viscosity, good volatility, easy cleaning, and the highest usage ratio can reach more than 15%. The expert panel for cosmetic ingredient review concluded that dimethicone and related Derivatives "formulated to be safe for use in cosmetic products". Dimethicone can be used in cosmetics, but it must be specific and sufficient in this proportion.


Regarding silicone oil, please view details:
https://www.siliconefoam.net/product-hydroxyl-blocking-polymethyl-silicone-oil-(general-type)-iota-1203-.html

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