Created in the early 1980s by Dow-Corning as an alternative emulsifier for personal care products, the chemical structure of cyclomethicone allows it to be easily spread across the skin without entering the pores or sticking to skin cells. An important aspect of any skin care product is its ability to be spread evenly across the skin to deliver the active healing ingredients to all targeted areas equally.
Cyclomethicone was created to give skin care products a smoother texture that can be effortlessly applied to the skin surface.
Properties: Rapidly evaporates without cooling the skin, leaving the skin dry with a talc treated feeling. Ideal carrier for makeup, other color cosmetic skin creams, deodorants & stick products without the oily feel. Has excellent stability & aesthetics.
Use: Typical use level 1-10% (up to 50% possible), add to oil phase of formulas but do not heat over 50°C (125°F). Can also be mixed into emulsions after the temperature drops to 50°C (125°F). For external use only.
