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A prime function of silicones in cosmetics is as emollients. They provide a protective layer to the skin and keep it moisturised. They solubilise lipophilic active ingredients and crystalline UV filters and disperse pigments.

Emollients play an important role in determining the right skin feel of a cosmetic product and each emollient has its own skin sensory behaviour enabling it to deliver a unique skin feel[2].

From BASF we have Cetiol C5 (INCI: Coco caprylate), which has a similar skin feel to cyclomethicone, supports the incorporation of powders, enhances the solubility of crystalline UV filters and promotes oil deposition from body wash to skin.


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