| Dimethicone | General Topic Information | Dimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. The properties of this silicone oil make it very popular as an ingredient in personal care and cosmetic products. It applies smoothly onto the skin due to its oil properties, filling in fine lines and correcting une...view more Dimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. The properties of this silicone oil make it very popular as an ingredient in personal care and cosmetic products. It applies smoothly onto the skin due to its oil properties, filling in fine lines and correcting uneven skin textures. Manufacturers use dimethicone in makeup foundation, primers, body lotions, moisturizers, hair conditioners, and hair detanglers. Dimethicone is one of the most-used emollient ingredients in moisturizers. This is due to the effectiveness of dimethicone as a moisturizing agent, as well as its gentleness on the skin. Dimethicone’s natural silicon derivatives give it a unique silky feel, enabling it to form a permeable barrier that prevents moisture loss from the skin. Dimethicone cream is a popular medicinal product that acts as a deep moisturizer. Dimethicone cream can also soothe minor skin irritations like diaper rash. The emollients in dimethicone give it the ability to decrease itching and flaking while increasing moisture at the same time. view less | ||
| Glycerin | General Topic Information | Glycerin is a compound made from natural products such as vegetable oil and artificial products such as propylene alcohol. This alcohol-based element, also known as glycerol, can be found in many skin care products. Glycerin, a humectant, provides moistur...view more Glycerin is a compound made from natural products such as vegetable oil and artificial products such as propylene alcohol. This alcohol-based element, also known as glycerol, can be found in many skin care products. Glycerin, a humectant, provides moisturizing and healing qualities to the skin because it attracts water. Glycerin has many uses and is important to multiple industries. Glycerin is used as a food additive, a sweetener, a solvent, and an emollient. It can also be used as a demulcent agent, meaning it can relieve the inflammation of a membrane or a body tissue. The wide range of products glycerin is used in includes anti-freeze, resins, cellophane, ester gums, explosives, soap, perfume, cosmetic products, and toothpaste. Other applications of glycerin are to maintain the pliability of textiles, protect print laid on cotton, and act as an ice preventive on glass. Glycerin functions as a water attractant or humectant. When applied to the skin, it captures moisture that may escape if the glycerin were absent. view less |
