SILOXANES

TYPE OF INGREDIENT​
Emollient
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Hair care products (e.g., conditioners), sunscreens, deodorants

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SILOXANES?

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.

WHAT ARE SILOXANES?

Siloxanes are synthetic compounds derived from silicone used as emollients in various skincare and cosmetic products. They are typically colorless, oily or rubbery consistency.

ARE SILOXANES SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?

Yes

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None specified

Sources:

Olejnik A, Sztorch B, Brząkalski D, Przekop RE. Silsesquioxanes in the Cosmetics Industry-Applications and Perspectives. Materials (Basel). 2022 Jan 31;15(3):1126. 

Bharath Balu, PhD, MD

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