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TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE
INCI: Trimethylsiloxysilicate
What is Trimethylsiloxysilicate?
Trimethylsiloxysilicate is a highly crosslinked polymer of silicone. It is formed by reacting silica and trimethylsilane. Trimethylsiloxysilicate is a solid and is insoluble in water. It is used as a useful ingredient in cosmetic and personal care products.
Use & Benefits:
- Emollient and Skin Conditioning: Trimethylsiloxysilicate functions as an emollient and skin conditioning agent, producing a thin coating on the skin's surface. It forms a barrier that protects the skin from allergies, bacteria, and irritants that penetrate deeper skin layers. It helps prevent skin disorders such as acne, eczema, dryness, and itching.
- Barrier Protection: It acts as an emollient, filling in the spaces between dead cells and preserving the lipid barrier, which helps maintain moisture in the skin, making it appear softer, smoother, and healthier.
- Hair Volumizing: When used in hair, it provides volume and body.
- Humidity Resistance: It provides humidity resistance to products, enhancing their performance in diverse climates.
- Film Formation: It forms a protective film on the surface of the skin and hair, making them appear smooth and soft.
- Moisturization: It lubricates and prevents moisture loss from the skin. It moisturizes and conditions the skin.
- Versatile Use in Formulations: It is used in formulations of creams, lotions, gels, shampoos, conditioners, facial and body cleansing products, and other skin and hair care products.
References:
https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci/trimethylsiloxysilicate
https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/trimethylsiloxysilicate
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=3hLmyma2-MsC&pg=PA531&lpg=PA531&dq=trimethylsiloxysilicate+uses+in+cosmetics+ingredient+dictionary&source=bl&ots=DABKQ5FYqB&sig=ACfU3U3EWirz740RFiUqqucNClB5QARJ6g&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjFwMP6nYTsAhU2zjgGHRHlDE8Q6AEwEnoECAEQAQ#v=snippet&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcosmeticsinfo.org%2Fingredient%2Ftrimethylsiloxysilicate&f=false
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