In the process of continuous upgrading of skincare products, sun protection products and makeup products towards a refreshing texture, oil-absorbing, oil-control and smooth touch functions, multi-functional powder raw materials that can perform functions such as absorbing oil, thickening and adjusting the skin texture are becoming an important direction for the innovation of personal care product formulas. Our company's product, silicone elastomer micro powder 9606, with the INCI name of cross-linked polymer of polydimethylsiloxane and vinyl polydimethylsiloxane, as a white and soft silicone elastomer micro powder, with its excellent swelling and thickening performance in the oil phase system, outstanding oil absorption ability and light and smooth unique touch, shows significant application value in the fields of skincare, sun protection and makeup, providing an efficient powder raw material choice for cosmetic formula design.


I. Core Physical and Chemical Properties of the Product


Product silicone elastomer micro powder 9606 is a white and soft powder with an apparent density of 0.15 to 0.35 grams per cubic centimeter. This product is a cross-linked polymer elastomer micro powder of dimethylsiloxane and vinylsiloxane, presenting a white and soft powder form, with extremely low bulk density and a light touch. This form characteristic endows it with excellent oil-absorbing performance and a soft skin sensation experience.


II. Core Performance Advantages and Formula Value


Product silicone elastomer micro powder 9606 shows the following core performance advantages in personal care product formulas:


It can absorb oil. The elastomer microsphere structure has excellent oil absorption capacity, which can effectively adsorb the excess oil secreted by the skin surface, maintaining a refreshing skin sensation, suitable for oily skin and summer formula's oil-control needs.


It can be used as a thickener in W/O systems or pure oil systems. In oil-in-water emulsion systems and pure oil-based formulas, this product can effectively increase the viscosity and consistency of the system, improving the product texture and stability.


It can swell in low-viscosity oil substances. After contacting with low-viscosity oil substances such as low-viscosity silicone oil or cyclic silicone oil, the product will swell, forming a three-dimensional network structure, which is the basis for its thickening effect and skin texture adjustment function.


III. Main Application Areas and Recommended Dosage


Product silicone elastomer micro powder 9606 can play an important role in the following personal care product application areas:


1. Makeup products. In makeup formulas such as foundation liquid, BB cream, primer, makeup primer, loose powder, powder compact, blush and eyeshadow, the product can give a dry and long-lasting non-torn-off skin sensation, providing soft blur and slight decongesting effect, and enhancing the applicability and refinement of the makeup.


2. Skincare products. In skincare formulas such as oil-control cream, moisturizing lotion, sunscreen and essence, the product can give a refreshing skin sensation and smooth touch, absorb excess oil, and improve the comfort of the product.


3. Sun protection products. The product can improve the smoothness and skin sensation experience of the sun protection formula, enhance the water resistance and comfort of the sun protection product. The recommended dosage is 1% to 20% of the total formula.


IV. Usage Methods and Process Suggestions


No heating is required during use. First, disperse it with low molecular weight silicone oil (such as 3 centipoise or 5 centipoise dimethylsiloxane) or cyclic (such as D4, D5) before further dispersion with a homogenizer. When making emulsions, it can be added to the oil phase, and the aggregated powder needs to be dispersed evenly with high shear force. If the powder can be dispersed evenly, it can also be added later. It is recommended to conduct small-scale trials in the early stage of product development to determine the optimal addition amount and dispersion process.


V. Packaging Specifications and Storage Conditions


Product silicone elastomer micro powder 9606 is packaged in 20-kilogram cardboard drums or 200-kilogram iron drums. This product is non-hazardous, and during storage and transportation, attention should be paid to moisture prevention and avoiding direct sunlight and rain. Containers should be strictly sealed after each use. It is recommended to conduct small-scale trials in the early stage of product development to determine the optimal addition amount and dispersion process.


VI. Shelf Life


The shelf life of product silicone elastomer micro powder 9606 is two years under sealed and room temperature conditions.


VI. Quality Assurance and Application Value


The product silicone elastomer micro powder 9606 has established a strict quality control system during the production process. Key indicators such as product appearance and apparent density are subject to full-process testing to ensure consistency and reliability between batches. As the skincare, sunscreen, and makeup industries continue to evolve towards a refreshing sensation, oil absorption capabilities, and silky touch, this product, with its outstanding swelling and thickening performance in the oil phase system, excellent oil absorption ability, and unique light and smooth skin feel, is becoming an important functional raw material option in the development of foundation liquids, oil-control creams, and sunscreen products. It provides strong formulation support for promoting product innovation and skin sensation upgrade in personal care products.