Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Anticaking,
Anticaking
Anticaking – prevents the formation of clumps.
Anticaking,
Anticaking
Anticaking – prevents the formation of clumps.
Antifoaming,
Antifoaming
Antifoaming – reduces or prevents the formation of foam.
Antifoaming,
Antifoaming
Antifoaming – reduces or prevents the formation of foam.
Bulking,
Bulking
Bulking – increases the volume of a product.
Bulking,
Bulking
Bulking – increases the volume of a product.
Dispersing,
Dispersing
Dispersing – ensures the even distribution of particles.
Dispersing,
Dispersing
Dispersing – ensures the even distribution of particles.
Emulsion Stabilizing,
Emulsion Stabilizing
Emulsion stabilizing – increases the stability of a formula.
Emulsion Stabilizing,
Emulsion Stabilizing
Emulsion stabilizing – increases the stability of a formula.
Slip Modifier,
Slip Modifier
Slip modifier – provides lubricity to a product.
Slip Modifier,
Slip Modifier
Slip modifier – provides lubricity to a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Origin
Naturally occurring,
Naturally occurring
These are ingredients initially present in nature, such as elements (Zinc, Gold, or Silver), minerals, or water.
Naturally occurring,
Naturally occurring
These are ingredients initially present in nature, such as elements (Zinc, Gold, or Silver), minerals, or water.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Silica dimethyl silylate is a synthetic ingredient primarily used as a formula helper. It is added in skincare products to adjust their consistency and thickness.
Science
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Becker, L. C., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., Hill, R. A., Klaassen, C. D., Liebler, D., ... & Andersen, F. A. (2013). Safety assessment of silylates and surface-modified siloxysilicates. International journal of toxicology, 32(3_suppl), 5S-24S.
