Silicone waxes offer occlusive moisturization with light-weight, skin-adherent and skin-friendly properties. They facilitate dispersion of inorganic fillers and synergistically boost SPF value of physical UV-filters, as well as enhance gloss. Good compatibility with various oils and waxes, compatible for both hot-process and cold-process manufacturing.
| Trade No. | INCI Name | Appearance (25°C) | Average Melting Point (°C) | Turbidity Point (°C) | Features & Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W401 | Stearyl Dimethicone | Wax-like solid | 30 | - | Melting at skin temperature, excellent spread ability and soft smoothness, high gloss, soft moisturizing, non-sticky, skin-fitting without wax texture, highly water resistant, well compatible with other ingredients. Ideal for sunscreen and lip products. |
| W403 | C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone (and) C30-45 Olefin | Milky white to yellow wax-like solid | 67 | - | High gloss, well moisture and water resistance. Offer support for rod-like structure. Ideal for foundation liquid, foundation cream, lipstick, lip gloss, eyeliner gel pen, eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, blush, hair wax, hair removal wax, etc. |
| W404 | Behenoxy Dimethicone | Milky white to light yellow solid | 55 | - | No obvious waxy and sticky feel of traditional wax materials, with hardness, flexibility and excellent smoothness, silky, light and non-greasy. Ideal for foundation liquid, foundation cream, lipstick, lip gloss, eyeliner gel pen, eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, blush, hair wax, hair removal wax, etc. |
| W428 | Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane | Wax-like paste | - | >100 | High water solution transparency. Molten at skin temperature. Endow the skin with excellent silky softness and moisture without greasy feel. Improve the gloss, moisturizing and hydrating performance of formulas. Can increase and stabilize foam in washing formulas, offer conditioning property in hair care formulas. Ideal for transparent aqua essence, gel, makeup remover, leave-on hair care products. |