WACKER presents new applications for silicones

Global Silicone Network News: WACKER recently participated in this year's in-cosmetics Global in Paris, with a new product solution Solids & Concentrates (solids and concentrates) to comply with the latest trend in the cosmetics industry: solids and concentrates Production of shampoos, cosmetics and personal care products in the form or as concentrated as possible, showing how silicones can improve the performance of concentrates or anhydrous solid products by demonstrating formulation examples on the trade show floor, highlighting BELSIL® REG 1103 B, BELSIL® PF 100, BELSIL® DADM 3240 E silicone products.

"Solids and concentrates" means the product concept of providing cosmetic preparations in solid form or concentrated liquid form, especially for the promotion of sustainable development. However, anhydrous care products or concentrates are inconvenient to use and often do not perform as well as emulsion-based liquid products.

Cosmetic manufacturers use silicones to solve the above problems in many cases.

WACKER applies the Solids & Concentrates solution to the DIY handmade trend in this case recipe. The mask is solid, and when hot water is added, it forms a caring paste that can be applied as a warm moisturizing cream.

Here, the new product BELSIL® REG 1103 B hydrophilic silicone elastomer gel is a key ingredient for both requirements: on the one hand it acts as an emulsifier for better dissolution of solid formulations and on the other hand On the one hand, it can also impart the desired organoleptic properties to the product. The gel, when mixed with water, forms a thick, creamy paste with an even, plump texture. As a typical silicone elastomer gel, it combines the good skin sensory properties of non-crosslinked silicone polymers with the film-forming effect of silicone resins, resulting in a velvety smoothness on the skin after application of the formulation a feeling

Brow styling soap with added effects

WACKER's product highlights at the show also included a new eyebrow styling soap. This clear, non-stick, fast-drying anti-sagging gel leaves brows full, defined, structured and lustrous for ideal hold.

Makeup artists at Film & Photography Studios have always been happy to style their brows with a variety of products that keep them in shape longer while performing. Brow styling soaps are a fad these days, but many products do little more than that. Specialty silicone oils can change this, for example, with a small amount of BELSIL® PF 100 product, eyebrows can be lustrous and the eyes look more refreshed.

DIY Homemade Hair Mask

Silicone-based water-soluble hair masks can be formulated into DIY products that are extremely easy to use: simply dissolve the solid product in water, and the resulting warm suspension can be used like a conditioner.

WACKER's formulation here was developed with the help of two silicone products. BELSIL® CDM 3526 VP low-melting silicone wax is well-known and proven in the cosmetic industry for evenly dispersing the conditioning oils contained in formulations, leaving hair silky, soft and manageable. The new product, BELSIL® PF 100 Phenyl Silicone Fluid, is a further component of the formulation that enhances these effects and provides a shinier hair.

concentrated shampoo

WACKER's highly concentrated formulations at in-cosmetics include a new concentrated shampoo with half the water content of conventional shampoos and a correspondingly higher content of surfactants. This concentrated product performs as well as regular shampoos: it leaves hair cleansed and conditioned during the wash, leaving it silky, soft, manageable and attractive.

The above-mentioned effects of the formulation are facilitated by BELSIL® DADM 3240 E silicone emulsion. A highly effective formulation component in hair care products, this oil-phase substance contains two silicones, Amino-Terminated Dimethicone Crosspolymer and Dimethicone, which form a loose fit around the hair strands. network, so as to deeply care and protect the hair.