Dimenthicone

Description

Dimethicone is a versatile silicone-based ingredient widely used in cosmetic formulations to provide smooth, silky textures, improve spreadability, and form a protective barrier on the skin. It is ideal for creams, lotions, serums, hair care products, and other personal care formulations. It is a clear, smooth, non-greasy liquid that forms a protective, silky film on skin and hair. It provides slip, softness, and glide, and helps reduce moisture loss without clogging pores. Dimethicone comes in different viscosities (thin to thick), which determine how light or heavy it feels in formulations.

FUNCTIONS OF DIMENTICONE
• Emollient (softens and smooths)
• Skin protectant / barrier-forming
• Anti-frizz and slip enhancer for hair
• Reduces tackiness in creams and gels
• Improves spreadability and sensory feel
• Adds shine and reduces roughness

Common uses
• Hair conditioners and serums
• Shampoos (for less friction and breakage)
• Lotions and creams
• Primers and foundations
• Baby care and protective balms

BENEFITS INCLUDES

For skin
• Forms a protective barrier to reduce moisture loss
• Gives silky, non-greasy feel
• Reduces irritation and redness
• Fills fine lines temporarily (blurring effect)
• Non-comedogenic sensory improvement

For hair
• Reduces frizz and friction
• Enhances shine and smoothness
• Prevents tangling and breakage
• Improves wet combing
• Adds slip in shampoos and conditioners

For formulations
• Improves glide and spreadability
• Reduces tackiness/stickiness
• Enhances sensory profile in creams, gels, serums

INGREDIENT INFORMATION

INCI: Dimethicone
CAS No: 9006-659
Percentage Purity: 100% (cosmetic grade)
Appearance: Clear, colorless to slightly opalescent viscous liquid
Recommended Usage Rate: 0.5% – 10% (depending on formulation type)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in oils and silicones
Stable pH Range: 4.0 – 7.0
Heat Sensitivity: Stable under normal cosmetic processing conditions.

MIXING METHOD

Add during the oil phase or directly to formulations depending on desired texture
Compatible with emulsions, lotions, serums, and hair care products
Mix thoroughly for uniform distribution

PACKAGING

Our Water/Oil based ingredients are Packaged in airtight bottles to prevent spillage, contamination and preserve quality.

RECOMMENDED STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
(Current lot will expire October 2028)

DISCLAIMER

DAKITZ NATURAL PRODUCTS are for cosmetic and personal care formulations and for external use only, unless otherwise stated.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
Ingredient usage must follow your region’s cosmetic regulations.
Please research, test, and understand ingredients before purchasing.
If you are not advanced in formulating, work with a professional chemist or certified formulator.