Dow Corning announces skin care programmes

A provider of silicones, silicon-based technology Dow Corning has announced new skin care programmes for sun protection and skin brightening.

They comprise the company’s range of speciality silicone products and silicone-based formulations.

New and existing speciality silicones are being offered through these new programmes to let formulators meet increasing consumer demand for hair care and skin care products that balance the effects of aging, maintain health and well-being and provide a sensory experience, said the company.

The company is expecting the demand increase more than before owing to the entry of emerging and accelerating global trends, which are continuing to expand the beauty care industry.

Key products within the sun-protection program that exhibited better SPF/UVAPF performance are said to be Dow Corning 5562 Carbinol Fluid, a low-viscosity fluid for sunscreens offering compatibility with polar and non-polar solvents; Dow Corning 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid, a polyphenylmethylsiloxane for suntan lotions that provides non-oily emolliency and a smooth, non-sticky film that helps ward off sand; and Dow Corning MQ-1640 Flake Resin, a flexible film-former for sunscreens that also provides wash-off resistance.

In the Skin Brightening programme of the company is featured Bright Light Serum, a stabilised anhydrous silicone-and-glycerine serum containing 5% vitamin C, which is known to be a powerful skin brightener.

But as vitamin C has been very tough to formulate because to its instability, Bright Light Serum comes to the rescue by providing stability, and is proved to have reduced by up to three times more than other competitive brands melanin in skin up to three times.

Testing also validated the fact that the product also remained stable after one month in a 50°C oven, while a competitor’s formulation changed colour from oxidation of the vitamin C content.

Dow Corning’s full skin brightening formulations also feature a night cream, a day cream, a low-viscosity blemish balm (BB) cream and a slightly translucent toner, all said to have been tested with Asian consumers for their appeal and suitability.