This editor's pick features a high molecular weight polymer in a quick-dry carrier from Dow Personal Care: Dowsil 3903 Liquid Satin Blend (INCI: Isododecane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer).
As the name suggests, the ingredient is designed to impart a satin-like feel in formulas such as the following men's care moisturizer. It reportedly functions in clear systems, is cold-processable and China-compliant, and provides novel rheology and texture characteristics.
Men's Care Moisturizer
A.
Dimethicone (Xiameter PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 2cSt, Dow)
8.00% w/w
Isododecane (and) Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Dowsil 3903 Liquid Satin Blend, Dow)
3.00
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone (Dowsil 5300 Formulation Aid, Dow)
1.00
Stearyl Dimethicone (Dowsil 2503 Cosmetic Wax, Dow)
2.00
B.
Water (aqua)
70.40
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera Gel Concentrate, Symrise AG)
2.00
Blue No. 1 (CI 42090, 0.1% in water)
0.05
Yellow No. 5 (CI 19140, 0.1% in water)
0.05
Glycerin
5.00
Sodium Chloride
1.00
C.
1-3 Butylene Glycol
3.00
Methoxyhydroxyphenyl Isopropylinitrone (AgeCap Smooth, Dow)
0.10
D.
Caprylyl Methicone (and) PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer (Dowsil EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend, Dow)
3.00
Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (Euxyl PE 9010, schülke inc.)
1.00
Fragrance (parfum)
0.40
