Silicone resin film-forming agents are increasingly being used in the beauty field, and their unique chemical structure and physicochemical properties have enabled them to show significant advantages in a variety of segments, including sunscreen, color cosmetics, skin care, and personal care.
XJY Trimethylsiloxysilicate is produced by reacting silica.
1. What about the chemical stability of silicone film-forming agent (trimethylsiloxysilicate)?
(1) Temperature resistance
Silicone film-forming agents have excellent temperature resistance and can remain stable over a wide temperature range. This characteristic enables them to have a good effect in different climatic conditions. For example, in sunscreen products, even at high temperatures, the film formed by silicone film-forming agents will not soften or fail due to increased temperature, thus ensuring the stability and durability of sunscreen ingredients.
(2) Antioxidant
The antioxidant properties of silicone film-forming agents enable them to effectively resist oxidation in the external environment. In color cosmetics, this antioxidant property helps to prevent the product from deteriorating due to oxidation over a long period of time, prolonging the service life of the product. In addition, antioxidant properties can also reduce free radical damage to the skin, indirectly playing a certain role in skin care.
(3) Chemical resistance
Silicon-based polymer film-forming agent has good resistance to a variety of chemicals, and is not difficult to by common cosmetic ingredients (such as fragrances, pigments, etc.). This feature allows it to remain stable in the complex formulation system to ensure the overall performance of the product.
2. What are the properties of silicone film-forming agents?
(1) Fast film formation
Silicone film-forming agents can form a uniform, continuous film in a short time. This feature is particularly important for makeup products, such as mascara and eyeliner products, rapid film formation can prevent the product in the process during use of smudging, to ensure the durability and clarity of the makeup. In addition, fast film can also improve the ease of use of the product, reducing the waiting time.
(2) Flexibility
The film formed by silicone film-forming agents has good flexibility and can adapt to the natural movement of the skin without breaking. This flexibility is particularly important for makeup products that need to be worn for a long time (such as lipstick, foundation, etc.), to ensure the durability and comfort of makeup. For example, in lipstick, the flexible film can reduce the loss of color due to lip movement.
(3) Breathability
Silicone film-forming agents form films that are breathable, allowing the skin to breathe normally. This property is particularly important for skin care products to minimize skin problems such as acne and pimples caused by prolonged exposure. Breathability also enhances the consumer experience, making the product more comfortable.
3. Why add silicone film-formers to beauty?
(1) Lightness
Silicone film-formers create a lightweight film that does not feel heavy on the skin. This characteristic is especially important in sunscreen products and foundations, which can enhance the consumer experience. For example, a lightweight sunscreen product allows consumers to enjoy sun protection without overburdening the skin.
(2) Moisture
Silicone film-forming agents have a certain moisturizing effect and water resistance, which can provide skin with moisturizing protection. In skin care products, this sense of moisturization can reduce the dryness of the skin and enhance the comfort of the skin. For example, in lotions and creams, silicone film-forming agent has humidity resistance, can lock moisture to prevent water loss.
(3) Silky Feel
Silicone film-forming agents form a smooth film with a silky touch that enhances the reaction products experience. In makeup products, this skin surface feeling can reduce the friction of the product, making it easier to apply and push the product. For example, in foundation, a silky film can reduce skin irritation and make makeup look more natural, its non-tacky.
4. Why are silicone film-formers safe?
(1) Low toxicity
Silicone film-formers have low toxicity and are less irritating to human skin and mucous membranes. This feature makes them suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Low toxicity also reduces skin problems such as sensitization and redness caused by improper use.
(2) Biocompatibility
Silicone film-formers are biocompatible and compatible with human tissues and cells. This property makes them safe to use in skin care products without causing adverse reactions (or allergies) to the skin. Biocompatibility can also enhance the safety of the product, making it suitable for long-term use.
(3) Degradability
Silicone film-forming agents can be biodegradable under certain conditions, with less impact on the environment. This feature gives it an advantage in environmental protection, in line with modern consumer demand for green cosmetics. Degradability can also reduce the environmental pollution of product waste.
5. How to use silicone film-forming agent?
(1) Synergistic effect with sunscreen agents
In sunscreen products, silicone film-forming agents can synergize with sunscreen agents to improve the effect of sunscreen. The film formed by the silicone film-forming agent can evenly disperse the sunscreen agent and reduce the aggregation of the sunscreen agent, thus improving the utilization rate of the sunscreen agent. In addition, silicone film-forming agents can also prevent the loss of sunscreen agents in sweating or swimming, to ensure the durability of the sunscreen effect.
(2) Synergistic effect with color powder
In makeup products, silicone film-forming agents can synergize with color powder to improve the color and durability of the product. The film formed by the silicone film-forming agent can evenly wrap the color powder, preventing the color powder from falling off and staining. In addition, silicone film-forming agents can also improve the dispersion of color powder, so that the color of the product is more vivid.
(3) Synergy with moisturizers
In skin care products, silicone film-forming agents can synergize with moisturizers to improve the moisturizing effect of the product. The film formed by silicone film-forming agents can lock the water to prevent water loss, thereby enhancing the role of humectants. In addition, silicone film-forming agents can also improve the skin feel of the moisturizer, making it more refreshing.
6. How to develop a silicone film-forming agent?
(1) Multifunctionality
Future silicone film-forming agents will not be limited to a single waterproof, moisturizing, or make-up holding function, but towards the direction of multifunctionality. For example, the combination of antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, whitening, and other effects provides consumers with one-stop skin care solutions.
(2) Personalization
It provides personalized silicone film-forming agent formulations based on consumers' skin type, needs, and usage scenarios. For example, oil-control film-forming agents are developed for oily skin, and mild film-forming agents are developed for sensitive skin.
(3) Environmentally Sustainable
Against the backdrop of increasingly stringent environmental policies, the production of silicone film-forming agents will focus more on sustainability. Through the use of green chemical processes to reduce energy consumption and pollutant emissions in the production process. At the same time, the development of biodegradable and recyclable silicone film-forming agents aims to reduce the impact on the environment.
7. XJY Silicone film forming
Silicone film-forming agents in the field of beauty have demonstrated a number of notable features, including excellent chemical stability, excellent transfer, fast film-forming performance, soft skin-feeling experience, high safety( can pass cosmetic ingredient review), and synergistic and long-lasting effects with other ingredients. These features make them widely used in sunscreen, color cosmetics( to improve color intensity), skin care(skin protects emollients), skin conditioning, personal care products, hair products, and other segments. With the continuous progress of technology and changing market demands, silicone film-forming agents are expected to achieve further development in multifunctionality, personalization, and environmental sustainability, bringing more innovation and benefits to the beauty industry.
XJY Silicone is one of the leading silicone MQ resin and VMQ silicone manufacturers in China, with more than 30 years of R&D and manufacturing experience in the silicone industry, more than 15 related patents and technical support, silicone raw material products to meet the needs of the cosmetics field to support the provision of diversified customized solutions and effctive speed.
