Description:
Silk Touch, based on Dimethicone Crosspolymer, is a silicone elastomer gel used in cosmetic formulations to provide a smooth, silky, powdery, and luxurious skin feel. It forms a lightweight silicone network that can improve the texture and sensory properties of creams, lotions, primers, sunscreens, and other leave-on products.
Benefits
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Silky skin feel: Leaves the skin feeling smooth and soft.
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Soft-focus effect: Can help reduce the visual appearance of fine lines and skin imperfections.
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Lightweight, non-greasy feel: Provides a dry, elegant after-feel compared with heavier emollients.
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Improves spreadability: Helps creams and lotions spread easily over the skin.
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Texture enhancement: Gives formulations a smooth, cushiony, gel-like sensory profile.
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Oil absorption: Can help reduce the perception of oiliness and improve the dry-touch effect.
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Mattifying effect: Useful in formulations designed for a less shiny skin appearance.
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Makeup compatibility: Commonly used in primers and makeup products to create a smooth application surface.
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Improves sensory elegance: Particularly useful for premium creams, serums, and skincare products.
Typical Usage Rate
The recommended level depends on the concentration of Dimethicone Crosspolymer in the commercial gel and its carrier.
| Application | Typical usage rate |
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| Face creams / moisturizers | 1–5% |
| Lotions / body creams | 1–5% |
| Serums | 1–5% |
| Face primers | 5–15% |
| Makeup products | 2–10% |
| Sunscreens | 2–8% |
| Mattifying products | 3–10% |
Starting point: For a normal skincare cream or lotion, I would generally start around 2–3% and adjust according to the desired sensory effect.