Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Caratteristica
- INCI
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- CAS
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68611-44-9
Questo è il numero della sostanza nel registro del Chemical Abstracts Service. Il numero CAS identifica in modo univoco una sostanza indipendentemente dalla lingua, dal nome commerciale o dai sinonimi.
- EC
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271-893-4
Questo è il numero della sostanza nel sistema europeo di identificazione chimica (numero CE), utilizzato nelle banche dati normative europee, tra cui ECHA/CosIng.
- Funzione
- anticaking, antifoaming, emollient, emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling
Для кого подходит
Descrizione
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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Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Eucerin (85 продуктов)
