polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
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First of all, what is the silicone oil in the care products? The so-called silicone oil is not the kind of sticky oily oil that we imagined, but a kind of substance composed of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and cyclomethicone and its derivatives. The amount added in shampoo is generally less than 4%.
What is the role of silicone oil in the care products? The film forming properties of silicone oil are commonly used in products. A film is formed on the surface of the hair fiber, which makes the hair more shiny and more "smooth". In addition, the protective layer formed by "silicone oil" can also maintain a certain water retention function, so that the hair retains moisture.
