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Silico® Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Silico® dimethicone crosspolymer, also known as silicone elastomer, is widely used to improve texture and sensory feel in personal care products. It is available as gels, powders, emulsions, or surfactants, typically blended with carriers like cyclopentasiloxane or dimethicone.

This ingredient helps retain moisture, reduces flakiness, and leaves a soft, silky, non-greasy feel on the skin. It can also minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin smoothness.

In hair care, Silico dimethicone crosspolymer enhances conditioning, making damaged hair feel softer and smoother.

Silico® also offers sugar-modified, PEG-free versions like Silico® PC16468. This innovative elastomer gel is self-emulsifying and suitable for W/O, W/Si, and O/W formulations. It delivers a lightweight, non-oily skin feel without polyether-related safety risks.

Silico dimethicone crosspolymers also function as rheology modifiers and stabilizers in formulations with fragrances, UV filters, and active ingredients.

Recommended Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Silico® PC16316

Silico® PC16316 is a white, cross-linked silicone elastomer powder that disperses in oils. Ideal for W/O, O/W, and water-based personal care formulations.

Silico® PC16258

Silico® PC16258 is a mixture of dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer and low-viscosity dimethicone, used in skin care, sun care, and color cosmetics formulations.

Silico® PC16260

Silico® PC16260 is a translucent gel blend of cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer, easily dispersed in the oil phase for use in various formulations.

Silico® PC16266

Silico® PC16266 is a silicone resin elastomer gel, a non-emulsified siloxane copolymer containing low-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane, offering excellent performance in various formulations.

Silico® PC16317

Silico® PC16317 is a soft white silicone microspheric powder with a smooth skin feel, absorbing polar and non-polar greases, including sebum, and easily disperses in the oil phase.

Silico® PC16326

Silico® PC16326 is a blend of dimethicone crosspolymer and dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer in cyclopentasiloxane, easily dispersible in the oil phase.

Silico® PC16336

Silico® PC16336 is a microsphere suspension of dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer, used in skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, hair care, and shampoo formulations.

Silico® PC16338

Silico® PC16338 is a microsphere emulsion of dimethicone/vinyl trimethylsiloxysilicate crosspolymer, used in skin care, sun care, cosmetics, and hair care.

Silico® PC16346

Silico® PC16346 is a white gel mixture of dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer, cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-PEG-12 dimethicone, and lauryl PEG-9 polydimethicone.

Silico® PC16466

Silico® PC16466 is a silicone gel with a slight odor, containing polyether groups. It provides a pleasant skin feel and acts as an emulsifying agent in water-in-silicone formulations.

Silico® PC16467

Silico® PC16467 is a transparent gel made of high molecular weight vinyldimethicone/dimethicone ethoxy glucoside crosspolymer in cyclopentasiloxane, with a self-emulsifying effect.

Silico® PC16468

Silico® PC16468 is a transparent gel of high molecular weight vinyldimethicone/dimethicone ethoxy glucoside crosspolymer in cyclopentasiloxane, with a self-emulsifying effect.

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer: Guide

Dimethicone crosspolymer is a silicone-based polymer commonly used in cosmetics for its superior emulsifying, thickening, and stabilizing properties. It enhances product texture, improves skin feel, and maintains emulsion stability in formulations like creams and lotions. As an effective viscosity modifier, it ensures optimal consistency for easy application. Dimethicone crosspolymer also acts as a skin conditioning agent by forming a breathable barrier, helping to retain moisture without clogging pores. This ingredient is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-comedogenic, making it safe for most skin types. It’s widely used in skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics for its versatility and performance.