Demand is rising across Asia Pacific for health-focused products including silicone-free hair shampoo, but BASF believes their vast potential in silicone-free conditioners too.
Kao has developed a technology using low-viscosity silicone oil to prevent mosquitoes from landing on the skin, revealing its potential as an insect repellent ingredient.
At the 2019 SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase in New York City, the Pennsylvania – based materials innovation company shwocased data illustrating how CBD can be incorporated into silicone gel elastomers.
The largest silicone maker in Japan has just announced plans to expand its business here in the States. The company has been in operating in the US from Ohio, New Jersey, and Texas for over 30 years. And now, Shin Stsu is enlarging the Ohio business.
By Belinda Carli, Institue of Personal Care Science
Touch has such a big impact on human emotions. Have you ever noticed how the feel of your personal care products can have a similar effect? In this guest article from an industry expert, Belinda Carli takes a look at the evolution of sensation in beauty.
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America has launched a new generation of cosmetic silicones that have been developed around stability, functionality and sensory advantages.