Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Caractéristiques
- INCI
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- CAS
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68611-44-9
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- EC
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271-893-4
Il s'agit du numéro de substance dans le système européen d'identification chimique (numéro CE), utilisé dans les bases de données réglementaires européennes, y compris ECHA/CosIng.
- Fonctions
- anticaking, antifoaming, emollient, emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling
Для кого подходит
Descriptif
Silica Dimethyl Silylate is a treated, very fine form of silica that has been made more oil-loving and water-repellent. In cosmetics, it acts mainly as a thickener and texture builder for oils, silicones, and anhydrous formulas. It can turn runny oils into gels, help suspend pigments or shimmer particles evenly, and improve payoff and spreadability in products like lip oils, balms, pomades, foundations, and makeup primers. It can also add a smoother, glossier finish, especially in castor-oil-rich formulas.
For skin and hair, its main benefit is sensory rather than treatment-based: it helps products feel less greasy, more cushiony, and more stable. This can be especially useful for people who like lightweight balms, long-wear makeup, or styling products that need hold without a wet feel. Because it is typically used in oil-based systems, it is not a hydrating ingredient on its own.
Caveat: in some formulas, a high level of silica dimethyl silylate can create a drier, more draggy texture or a slightly powdery finish. As with any cosmetic ingredient, how it feels depends a lot on the full formula and the amount used.
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