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Dimethiconol input for “argan” hair oil
I am formulating a hair oil based on the popular products mainly featuring Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol.
What is the usual input of (pure) dimethiconol in these types of oil? I estimated it is around 8-10%. Is that about right ? What is the max input before it becomes too sticky?
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Those commercial clear-oil hair products are mostly silicones (over 90%) and only the little part is actually the oil they put on their labels. The hair would feel too greasy otherwise. Those companies usually reduce the stickiness by using esters like Isoamyl Laurate and/or C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate. They give a drier, more velvety feel to the formula.
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So I have gone ahead with the formulation and it was well received by the Hair Salons that carry my products. 12.0-12.5% of dimethiconol was the final input.
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