At present, the silicone oil products commonly used in cosmetics mainly include dimethyl silicone oil, methyl phenyl silicone oil, cyclic silicone oil, hydroxy silicone oil, polyether silicone oil and long-chain alkyl modified silicone oil.

The outstanding properties of silicone oil used in cosmetics are mainly waterproof, lubricating, spreading, film-forming and compatibility. Silicone oil has low surface tension, which has a good lubricating effect on the skin. Combined with the appropriate viscosity, the other components of the cosmetic can be easily dispersed and form a fine and uniform skin protective film on the skin to prevent the skin from drying and wrinkling. , but also to ensure the normal breathing of the skin and to treat dermatitis and eczema. The protective film can also prolong the effect of active ingredients in cosmetics, and effectively prolong the effect of nutritional creams and medicinal creams.

Silicone oil has good compatibility with most cosmetic additives. The good compatibility and compatibility make cosmetic formulations have more choices, which is convenient for the development of different types of advanced cosmetics. The detackifying properties of silicone oil enable it to be combined with petrolatum, paraffin, beeswax, lanolin, etc. to obtain non-sticky products.

Volatile silicone oil can endow cosmetics with properties such as quick drying, smoothness and antifouling; methylphenyl silicone oil has a certain effect of absorbing ultraviolet rays, and phenyl can enhance the compatibility of silicone oil with other oil compounds; long-chain alkyl modified silicone oil It has good gloss, increases the brightness and gloss of cosmetics, and has better compatibility with carbon-based compounds; hydroxy silicone oil can improve the compatibility and compatibility with other cosmetic raw materials; polyether silicone oil is suitable for water-based Cosmetics have good compatibility with hydrophilic compounds and have a certain emulsifying effect, and can be used as an emulsifier for cream products or lotions.