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Cyclomethicone (Cyclopentasiloxane) 50 g

A Weightless Volatile Silicone That Delivers Instant Slip and Shine

Cyclomethicone, also known as cyclopentasiloxane, is a volatile silicone widely used across the personal care industry, from skincare and color cosmetics to hair styling and repair products. What makes this ingredient so popular worldwide is its ability to form a thin, weightless film on hair and skin that evaporates quickly, leaving no greasy or heavy residue behind. This unique behavior explains why cyclomethicone appears in serums, creams, conditioners, styling sprays, and antiperspirants produced by manufacturers around the globe. The 50 g size is particularly convenient for home-based formulators and small test batches, allowing you to trial a recipe before scaling up to larger production. This ingredient belongs to the Silicones and Conditioning Surfactants for Hair category, which brings together components designed to add smoothness, shine, and easier combing to hair formulations.

In formulation work, cyclomethicone is most often used as a diluent for heavier silicones and also as a standalone ingredient to give creams and hair serums a silky slip. It pairs well with dimethicone, higher-viscosity cyclopentasiloxane, and various natural oils. A strong formulation partner is Natural Coconut Silicone 1 L, which adds nourishing properties and softens both skin and hair, while for smaller test batches the Natural Coconut Silicone 10 ml is a more practical choice. In formulas that require additional emulsion stabilization or better solubility of fragrance oils, formulators often turn to Sodium Xylene Sulfonate 50 ml, which acts as a helper ingredient when building clear liquid compositions.

Cyclomethicone should be added at the final cooling stage of a formulation, once the base emulsion has dropped below roughly 40 degrees Celsius, since the ingredient is highly volatile and can evaporate prematurely if exposed to heat, reducing its effectiveness. Typical usage levels range from 3 to 15 percent of the total formula, depending on how light and silky the finished product needs to feel. In leave-in hair serums and detangling sprays, cyclomethicone is frequently combined with cationic conditioning agents, which enhances the smoothing effect and reduces static. In color cosmetics such as foundation primers, this silicone contributes a silky glide and a soft-focus matte finish without weighing the skin down. Store the ingredient in a tightly sealed container, in a dry area away from direct sunlight and open flame, as it is a volatile and flammable compound.

Silky Hair Detangling Serum

Cyclomethicone 20 ml

Natural Coconut Silicone 5 ml

Jojoba oil 10 ml

Vitamin E 2 ml

Fragrance oil 1 ml

In a clean glass container, combine the cyclomethicone and coconut silicone, stirring gently with a glass rod until uniform. Add the jojoba oil and vitamin E, continuing to mix slowly to avoid trapping air bubbles. Finally, blend in the fragrance oil, stir thoroughly, and transfer the finished serum into a bottle with a dropper or pump dispenser. Apply a small amount to damp or dry hair ends before styling.

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Инга, Энергодар

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Аделина, Рига

Цей магазин просто рай для любителів домашньої косметики! Тут є все, що потрібно для створення своїх унікальних косметичних засобів. Ціни приємні, а якість продуктів бездоганна.

1 August 2026

Євген, Вальядолид

Чудовий магазин, все на вищому рівні!

Мария, Киев

Подскажите, а в чем разница между циклометиконом и натуральным эмолентом? Один синтетический, второй натуральный. А по действию? Вреден ли циклометикон? Планирую использовать один из этих компонентов в кремах для рук, лица, как смесь для диффузора и как основу для духов

Ответ администратора

Мария, циклометикон не вреден для кожи. Оба компонента используются для облегчения средств и улучшения их тактильных характеристик. В косметике для лица, рук вы разницы не заметите. Для духов лучше циклометикон, потому что у натурального эмолента своеобразный аромат, а у циклометикона его нет. Для таких диффузоров эфирные масла используются в чистом виде.

INCI	Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentaxyloxane, BC Cyclomethicone-5
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	colorless fluid liquid
Descriptio smell	neutral
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	1-100%, injected into a chilled cream or into the oil phase at 52 ° C or below.
Minimum count	1
Name	Cyclomethicone (Cyclopentasiloxane) 50 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 grams
Solubility	insoluble in water, easily soluble in anhydrous alcohols, wax, stearic acid, oils, triglycerides of fatty acids
View	colorless liquid
Valid until	04.2028