1. What is dimethylsiloxane?


2. Benefits of dimethylsiloxane to skin


3. Side effects of dimethylsilicone oil


4. How to use dimethylsilicone oil


5. What are the recommended products?


We often use body milk or moisturizer to feel velvety soft texture. Most products on the market are made of organosilicon (one of dimethylsiloxane). But when we hear this ingredient, the impression is always not so positive. A little search will find that many people will make complaints about the pores and cause acne on the Internet. But what is the truth?






What is dimethylsiloxane?


Dimethylsiloxane or polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) are synthetic polymers (natural elements of the earth) and emollients of silicon, which improve the softness of the skin by sealing the space between the dead cells in the superficial stratum corneum. Poly two methylsiloxane does not mix with sebum (oily skin). We often find this ingredient in facial products such as face cream, lotion, moisturizing cream and makeup milk.




Ingredient type: emollient.


Main skin care efficacy: give the product silky texture, seal and moisturize, protect the skin.






Suitable for: it is safe for people of all ages. It is recommended for uniquer with dry, rough and easy peeling skin.






Best use frequency: daily.






And these ingredients work best: moisturizers and active ingredients that dry and irritate the skin.






Do not use with these ingredients: PDMS are suitable for most, if not all, other ingredients. So there is no clear taboo to use ingredients.