In the process of the skincare product industry continuously upgrading towards a lighter texture, refreshing experience and functionalized formula, multi-functional raw materials that possess thickening, emulsifying and unique skin sensation regulation functions are becoming an important technical support for formula innovation. Our company's product, Silicone Elastomer Gel 96211, with the INCI name of Cyclic Pentamethicon (and) Vinyl Polydimethylsiloxane/Polydimethylsiloxane Ethoxylated Glucoside Crosslinked Polymer, as a colorless transparent gel-like functional raw material, demonstrates significant application value in skincare moisturizing products and water-based creams due to its self-emulsifying function, cold-mixing process adaptability and delicate and smooth skin sensation characteristics. It provides an efficient and flexible basic raw material option for cosmetic formula design.


I. Core Physical and Chemical Properties and Technical Specifications of the Product


Product Silicone Elastomer Gel 96211 is a colorless transparent gel, with a non-volatile content of 15% to 20%, a viscosity of 30,000 to 100,000 centipoises at 25 degrees Celsius, and a content of cyclic tetramethicon lower than 1%. This product is a mixture of vinyl polydimethylsiloxane/polydimethylsiloxane ethoxylated glucoside crosslinked polymer and cyclic pentamethicon, possessing the skin sensation and wrinkle-coverage function of elastomer gel. Compared with 96212, the dispersing medium of this product is cyclic pentamethicon, which gives the product better volatility and enables gradual volatilization after application, leaving a lighter and drier skin sensation experience.


II. Core Performance Advantages and Formula Value


Product Silicone Elastomer Gel 96211 demonstrates the following core performance advantages in skincare formula applications:


Strong self-emulsifying function, suitable for cold-mixing. The glucose modification brings about self-emulsifying function, enabling the emulsification operation to be completed without high-temperature heating, effectively avoiding the damage of heat-sensitive active ingredients to high temperatures.


It has thickening effects in water/oil, water/silicone oil systems. Whether in traditional oil-in-water or water-in-oil systems, or water/silicone oil systems, it can effectively increase the viscosity of the system and enhance product stability.


Good water-binding performance, suitable for water-based creams. It can effectively encapsulate moisture in the system, and when applied to the skin, the moisture is released rapidly, providing an immediate moisture sensation.


Transparent appearance, delicate and smooth skin sensation. The product is a colorless transparent gel-like substance, with a delicate and smooth feeling when used, and can form a thin and breathable film after application, without causing greasiness or stickiness.


III. Main Application Areas and Dosage Reference


Product Silicone Elastomer Gel 96211 can play an important role in the following skincare application areas:


1. Moisturizing creams and lotions. As a core thickening and emulsifying component, it enhances product stability and texture, effectively encapsulates a large amount of moisture and nutrients, and forms a long-lasting moisturizing film on the skin surface.


2. Water-based creams and sleep masks. Utilizing its excellent water-binding performance, it creates a unique application experience of releasing moisture instantly upon application, locking in moisture and nutrients. The volatile nature of cyclic pentamethicon makes the skin sensation after water release more refreshing, especially suitable for summer or oily skin products.


3. Serums and pre-makeup lotions. Its smooth texture and good extensibility can enhance the application experience of serums and pre-makeup lotions, and the wrinkle-coverage function helps to soften fine lines. The recommended dosage is 1% to 20% of the total formula, and the specific addition amount should be determined through experimentation.


IV. Usage Methods and Process Suggestions


When used alone, it is recommended to first mix evenly with various oils, and then slowly add the water phase in batches, and perform high-speed stirring and dispersion. When compounded, use compatible oils for dispersion and add to the oil pan for emulsification, or add directly in the later stage of emulsification and stir evenly. During the heating process, it should be carried out in a sealed container, and the heating time should not be too long. It is recommended that the operating temperature does not exceed 60 degrees Celsius to avoid the volatilization of cyclosiloxane pentamethyldimethylsiloxane.


V. Quality Assurance and Application Value


The product silicone elastomer gel 96211 has established a strict quality control system during the production process. Key indicators such as product appearance, non-volatile content, viscosity, and D4 content are monitored throughout the process to ensure consistency and reliability between batches. As the skincare industry continues to develop towards a lighter texture, refreshing experience, and functional direction, the demand for multi-functional raw materials with both thickening, emulsifying, and unique skin sensation functions is steadily increasing. This product, thanks to the volatility of the cyclosiloxane pentamethyldimethylsiloxane it provides, offers a light and dry experience, the convenience of self-emulsification for cold application, and excellent water retention performance. It is becoming an important basic raw material option for the development of moisturizing creams, water-release creams, and essence liquids in skincare products, providing strong formulation support for promoting product innovation and skin sensation upgrade in skincare products.