Emollient which combines a light, silky feel, excellent spreadability and moderate volatility with excellent compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients (such as natural oils), of which it improves the overall sensory profile by reducing greasiness and tackiness.
Features:
- Appearance Clear liquid, colorless to light amber, no significant particulates
- Recommended use level is between 5 and 20%.
- INCI Name: Caprylyl Methicone
- Moderate volatility
- Low viscosity and surface tension
- Lowers surface tension of organic oils
- Nonflammable
- Nonocclusive
Applications:
- Carrier for other ingredients
- Dispersing medium for hydrophobic powders and pigments
- Can be used in a wide range of personal care applications such as:
- Skin care (e.g., moisturizers, gels, make-up removers, facial cleansers)
- Sun care
- Color cosmetics (e.g., lipsticks)
- Hair care (e.g., leave-on treatments)
- Antiperspirant/deodorant
Benefits
- Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
- Co-solubilizer between silicone oil and hydrocarbon oil
- Unique light, smooth and less dry feel
- Superior cleansing with no residue
- Improved gloss and color intensity in lipsticks
- Easy to handle and to formulate
- Improve spreadability, reduce tackiness and greasy feel of vegetable oils
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