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Cyclomethicone (Cyclopentasiloxane) 25 g

Why Formulators Choose This Volatile Silicone for Slip and Shine

Cyclomethicone, also known as cyclopentasiloxane, is a volatile silicone widely used in the production of hair and skin care products, as well as in antiperspirants and certain color cosmetics. The 25 gram package is well suited for home cosmetic making and small trial batches when a formulator wants to test a recipe before scaling up to larger production. This ingredient belongs to the Silicones and Conditioning Surfactants for Hair section, which gathers ingredients designed to add slip and ease of combing to strands.

The main application of cyclomethicone lies in leave-in serums, detangling sprays, conditioners and hair masks. Thanks to its volatility, it evaporates from the surface of skin and hair, leaving behind a light silky feel without weighing down strands or creating a greasy film. This makes it a popular choice for formulas aimed at fine or oil prone hair, where avoiding a heavy buildup is essential. In color cosmetics, cyclomethicone acts as a solvent and carrier for pigments, helping distribute color evenly and improving the application of eyeshadows, foundations and lipsticks. In antiperspirants and deodorants it provides a smooth glide of the stick or roll-on across the skin.

Cyclomethicone blends well with other conditioning ingredients, such as Natural Coconut Silicone 10 ml, which helps enhance the smoothing effect when developing leave-in hair care products. For larger scale production runs, the Natural Coconut Silicone 1 L package makes it convenient to combine both silicones in a single formula to achieve the desired texture. Cyclomethicone is also frequently paired with cationic polymers such as Polyquaternium 44 50 g to boost conditioning performance and ease of detangling wet hair.

Recommended usage of cyclomethicone in finished formulas ranges from 3 to 15 percent depending on the product type and desired texture. It is best introduced at the final stage of formulation, at a temperature no higher than 40 degrees Celsius, to avoid excessive evaporation of the volatile fraction. Cyclomethicone is resistant to oxidation and does not require preservatives on its own, though the overall formula still needs a preservation system if a water phase is present. Store the raw material in a tightly closed container, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, at room temperature.

Lightweight Leave-In Shine Drops

Cyclomethicone 15 g

Jojoba oil 5 g

Vitamin E oil 1 g

Fragrance oil 0.5 g

Dimethicone light 3.5 g

Combine all ingredients in a clean glass dropper bottle at room temperature, stirring gently until fully blended. Apply two to three drops onto damp or dry hair, focusing on mid lengths and ends, and comb through for an even, lightweight finish.

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В цьому магазині завжди можна знайти все необхідне для створення декоративної косметики. Асортимент просто величезний, а ціни приємно дивують.

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1 September 2026

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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) 25 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	25 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