1. Improving product sensory experience and performance
Silicone plays a key role in personal care products through its unique molecular structure. Silicone oil raw materials represented by dimethyl polysiloxane can significantly improve the spreadability and ductility of products. For example, adding a small amount of silicone to conditioner can double the dry combing property and increase the gloss by 20%, while giving the hair a soft touch. Its low surface tension and high spreadability make it easier for the product to evenly cover the skin or hair, forming a breathable protective film to avoid greasy feeling. In the field of color cosmetics, silicone elastomer powder mixtures can construct elastomers with both velvety skin feel and film-forming effects, making products such as foundation and eye shadow waterproof and oil-proof, and the durability is increased by more than 30%.

2. Constructing functional barriers and active substance delivery systems
The film-forming properties of silicone are particularly prominent in skin care and sunscreen products. The breathable micro-membrane formed by it can effectively reduce transepidermal water loss and increase the skin's moisture retention rate by 15%-25%, while allowing oxygen and water vapor to pass through to maintain the normal respiratory function of the skin. In sunscreen formulas, silicone can increase the SPF value by 20%-30% and enhance the durability of UVA/UVB protection by improving the stability of the formula. In addition, silicone elastomer gel, as an active substance carrier, can slowly release whitening ingredients such as vitamin C and niacinamide after encapsulation, thereby increasing the transdermal absorption rate of the functional ingredients by 40% and reducing irritation.

3. Promote product innovation and sustainable development
With consumers' pursuit of natural ingredients, the composite application of silicone and bio-based raw materials has become a trend. The low-cyclic silicone product portfolio launched by Dow replaces some traditional siloxanes with biodegradable ingredients, reducing product life cycle carbon emissions by 25%. At the formula design level, multifunctional rheology-adjusting polymers shorten the development cycle of gel products by 50%, while reducing dependence on petroleum-based solvents. This innovation not only meets environmental protection needs, but also improves consumer satisfaction with the product by 35% by improving product texture and skin feel.