Ingredients focus: the latest silicones

We sometimes forget how powerful our sense of touch is and how much information we glean from it. In an instant we determine temperature, viscosity, greasiness, and then match those sensory qualities to our own hierarchy of preferences.

Silicones are key ingredients to delivering sensory attributes that many people associate with high quality products. Long lasting, luxurious formulations for skin and hair can be achieved using the right silicone while also delivering a wide range of moisturising and protective qualities alongside sensory. 

Following is a selection of some of the latest silicone-based ingredients available from the leading global suppliers. 

Silicone ingredients

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