Silicone in Skin Care

Silicone gel contains long-chain silicone polymer (polysiloxanes);silicone dioxide and volatile component. They can vary in consistency from liquid to gel to rubber to hard plastic. The most common siloxane is linear polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), a silicone oil. Silicone gel and Silicone oil are well-known and typically used as Cosmetics. They are very friendly with any types of skin and various hair. Silicone in Skin Care helps to protect your skin as well as gives glorious look.

Benefits of Silicone

• Silicone for skin

Silicone is used on the scar post wound healing, even in sensitive skin. It is good for any irregular skin or scar surfaces, the face, moving parts (joints and flexures) and any size of scars. A silicon-based gel forms a transparent, flexible film that can temporarily fight wrinkles, so it makes us looking young. Silicon gel helps damaged skin heal. As well as the topical silicone gel is as effective as silicone gel sheet for preventing surgical scars and that it is also easier to use. Although scar maturation can continue for up to a year after surgery, if we follow applying silicone on scar, you can see the progression for only 3 months.

• Silicone for hair

The Hair products which contain Silicone are excellent for providing healthy compatibility and softness to our rough and messy hair. As well as, silicone Oil is a water-soluble, lightweight silicone that provides very little buildup. It is very effective in conditioning shampoos. Additionally, silicone oil is sometimes referred to as a Dimethicone. It coats hair, providing great shine and conditioning to the hair. This coating keeps your hair hydrated from within, while also preventing moisture from penetrating the hair shaft and causing frizz. Silicones also protect your hair from damage caused by heat-styling tools such as blow dryers and hot irons.