Dimethicone

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One of the groups I am on has posts re using Dimethicone in lotions to cut down

on the greasy feel and leave a silky feel on the skin.

I did a goggle search and found that this ingredient comes in way to many forms

for me to figure out which one is appropriate for use in lotions.

It is a silicone and that would account for some of the feel I would imagine.

It's used in pharmaceuticals like in antacids and as a barrier for rashes.

Below is a list of the dimethicone products available from one web site I

perused.

Any comments on using dimethicone in lotions would be appreciated as well as the

proper form of same if I were to choose to use this in my lotions.

Thanks,

Bobbi ~

Specialty Silicone Derivatives from Noveon (formerly BFGoodrich Performance

Materials)

a.. -- unique additives offering multifunctional benefits

b.. Dimethicone PEG-7 Avocadoate (UltrasilT DW-AV Silicone)

c.. Dimethicone PEG-7 Cocoate (Ultrasil SW-12 Silicone)

d.. Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate (Ultrasil DW-18 Silicone)

e.. Dimethicone PEG-7 Olivate (Ultrasil DW-O Silicone)

f.. Dimethicone PEG-7 Phthalate (Ultrasil CA-1 Silicone)

g.. Dimethicone PEG-8 Beeswax (Ultrabee® WD Silicone)

h.. PEG-7 Amodimethicone (Ultrasil A-21 Silicone, Ultrasil A-23 Silicone)

i.. PEG-8 Dimethicone (Ultrasil Copolyol-1 Silicone)

Bobbi Guerra

The Purple Sage

Fine Hand Made Bath & Body Products