Solubility: Insoluble in water, ethanol and vegetable oils but soluble in Isopropyl Myristate, Palmitate and Laurate and Lauryl Alcohol.
Benefits: Dimethicone fluids reduce the surface tension of a formulating allowing it to spread easily across the skin or hair. They can form a barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss, act as lubricants or as skin-feel modifiers bringing a silky, invisible feel to emulsions. Finally they can be used in colour cosmetics to enable 'oil free' claims.