Dimethicone 1000

Dimethicone 1000

High-Viscosity Silicone Fluid for Superior Slip, Smoothness, and Conditioning

INCI Name: Dimethicone

Appearance: Clear, colorless viscous liquid

Solubility: Oil-soluble; compatible with many silicones, oils, and anhydrous systems

Function: Slip enhancer, skin feel modifier, conditioning agent, protective film former

Dimethicone 1000 is a versatile silicone fluid used in skincare, haircare, primers, makeup, and body care formulations. It helps improve spreadability, reduce drag, soften the feel of formulas, and create a smooth, elegant finish without a heavy greasy after-feel.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Dimethicone 1000 improves the sensory profile of cosmetic formulations by adding smoothness, glide, and a soft protective feel. Its higher viscosity provides more cushion and conditioning compared to lighter silicone fluids, making it useful in formulas that need a richer, more polished finish.

Key Benefits

• Improves slip and spreadability.
• Helps reduce tackiness in lotions, creams, and serums.
• Creates a smooth, silky skin feel.
• Adds softness and shine in haircare products.
• Helps form a lightweight protective barrier on skin and hair.
• Supports a more premium finish in cosmetic formulas.

Typical Use Levels

• 0.5–2% — Light slip and sensory improvement
• 2–5% — Balanced skin feel and conditioning
• 5–15% — Richer smoothing, protection, and cushion

How to Incorporate

• Add to the oil phase of emulsions.
• Blend into anhydrous oils, balms, and silicone-based systems.
• Can be combined with lighter silicones or esters to adjust feel and spreadability.

Formulation Notes

• Compatible with many cosmetic oils, esters, waxes, and silicone fluids.
• Useful when a formula feels sticky, draggy, or too wet on application.
• Higher viscosity gives more cushion than low-viscosity dimethicone grades.
• Can help improve combing, softness, and shine in haircare formulations.

Common Applications

• Creams and lotions
• Primers and makeup products
• Hair serums and conditioners
• Body care formulations
• Balms and anhydrous products
• Silicone-based blends

Best used when a formula needs more glide, less tack, and a smoother finish. Basically, making products feel less like paste. A noble human quest.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a tightly sealed container.
• Keep away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Protect from contamination during handling.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating compatibility, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.