With its unique molecular structure and physical and chemical properties, silicone has become a core ingredient in cosmetic formulas and is widely used in multiple categories such as skin care, makeup, and hair care. Its core functions can be analyzed from two dimensions: basic performance optimization and product innovation empowerment.

1. Basic performance optimization: improving product use experience
Skin feel improvement and film-forming protection
Dimethylsiloxane (DPMS) gives the product a silky touch by reducing the stickiness of the formula, while forming a breathable and hydrophobic film to effectively reduce water loss. For example, in sunscreen, DPMS can increase the SPF value and enhance the waterproof and sweat resistance to ensure the protection stability during outdoor activities. Its film-forming properties can also reduce the amount of physical sunscreen added to avoid whitening of the product.
Enhanced formula stability
Silicone elastomers eliminate wrinkles through the optical diffraction effect while providing a velvety touch, which is suitable for makeup products such as liquid foundation. In powder processing, high molecular weight DPMS can improve the hydrophobicity and free flow of mineral powders such as titanium dioxide, reduce agglomeration, and extend the shelf life of the product.

2. Product innovation empowerment: promoting category technology upgrade
Long-lasting makeup technology breakthrough
Amino-modified silicone oil has become the core ingredient of products such as foundation and mascara due to its excellent adhesion and washability. The elastic film it forms can disperse the color powder, achieve 24-hour anti-sweat and anti-makeup effect, and improve concealer and glossiness. For example, an international brand of liquid foundation has achieved a technological breakthrough in keeping the makeup intact during underwater shooting by adding amino-modified silicone oil.
Environmentally friendly and sustainable formula development
New silicone elastomers such as PURESIL™ ORG 01 use 80% sustainable raw materials from sugarcane, which are both film-forming and biodegradable. Such innovations not only meet consumers' demand for natural ingredients, but also promote the green transformation of the industry by reducing carbon footprint.

Special efficacy expansion
Polyether-modified silicone oil can significantly improve the combing of dry and wet hair in shampoo, reduce static electricity and entanglement; spherical powders containing silicone elastomers can improve the adsorption efficiency of pollutants in cleansing products and achieve gentle physical exfoliation. These innovative applications have upgraded silicone from a basic ingredient to a functional solution.


Conclusion
Organic silicon continues to empower the cosmetics industry by optimizing skin feel, enhancing stability, and promoting technological innovation. In the future, with the in-depth research and development of environmentally friendly organic silicon materials and biocompatibility research, its application potential in cutting-edge fields such as personalized skin care and smart makeup will be further released.