Siloxanes have softening, smoothing, and moisturizing properties, providing a silky and smooth feel to the skin. They enhance the texture of cosmetic products and improve their spreadability. Additionally, some forms of silsesquioxanes, like polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS), offer increased UV protection and contribute to the product’s longevity on the skin.
Siloxanes are synthetic compounds derived from silicone used as emollients in various skincare and cosmetic products. They are typically colorless, oily or rubbery consistency.
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Olejnik A, Sztorch B, Brząkalski D, Przekop RE. Silsesquioxanes in the Cosmetics Industry-Applications and Perspectives. Materials (Basel). 2022 Jan 31;15(3):1126.
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