Cosmetic ingredients maker Elkem has taken the wraps off personal care formulations featuring low-cyclic silicone ingredients.
These new formulations have a maximum concentration of 0.1% w/w of D4, D5, and D6, said to allow formulators to meet consumers and market’s demand for safe and sustainable cosmetics without compromising on sensory quality or product performance.
The first formulation is a lipstick featuring Puresil TMS IDD 50 and Puresil TMS DM 30, which constitute the next-generation film-forming capabilities in colour cosmetics.
Powered by MQ resin technology, they demonstrate outstanding resistance to water, oil and abrasion in testing, making them ideal for lipsticks, foundations and sun care products.
Their non-greasy and non-tacky texture enhances consumer comfort and sensorial appeal, while their flawless wear ensures unprecedented colour transfer resistance throughout the day — all while meeting the highest standards of sustainability.
The second formulation is a make-up remover featuring Puresil Caprylyl TSO E6 and Mirasil DM 5. These ingredients offer gentle yet effective cleansing performance, especially for colour cosmetics exhibiting strong wear resistance.
“Today’s consumers expect more from their beauty products — performance, comfort and sustainability,” said Luziano Froès, technical support coordinator. “These new Puresil and Mirasil ingredients are designed to help formulators meet all those expectations, while staying ahead of regulatory changes and enhancing their competitive edge.”
Elkem’s experts Atchara Thompson, staff scientist and Luziano Froès, will present these ingredients during a live webinar co-hosted with SpecialChem on 17 September at 15:00 CEST.
Attendees will gain exclusive insights into the formulation benefits of these new materials and explore our comprehensive portfolio of low-cyclics silicone solutions for personal care.
