Explained
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
- thickens polar solvents, such as dipropylene glycol
- forms transparent gels in oils, such as castor or mineral oil
- increases viscosity and gloss of many other oils
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
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Silica Dimethyl Silylate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.9% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Where it's used
Silica Dimethyl Silylate is most often found as ingredient number 14 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Silica Dimethyl Silylate the most:
References
Products with Silica Dimethyl Silylate
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 37684
- INCI Name: SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE
- EC #: Â 271-893-4
- All Functions: Anticaking, Antifoaming, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
