LK-1451
INCI: Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol
Introduction:
Nowadays, with the increasing demand for high-performance ingredients in personal care products, formulators face the challenge of achieving both superior functionality and luxurious sensory experiences. Consumers expect products that not only work well but also feel great to use. They expect products to deliver results while also being comfortable and enjoyable to apply.
Introducing LK-1451 is a premium blend of high molecular weight Dimethiconol and Cyclopentasiloxane (D5), specifically designed to elevate
the sensory experience and functional performance of personal care products. In skin care, it provides an exceptionally soft, velvety feel, improving spreadability and overall texture. For hair care, it imparts a silky, smooth finish, enhancing manageability and combability. In sunscreens, LK-1451 exceptional properties ensure long-lasting effectiveness while maintaining breathability and comfort. With its advanced performance and luxurious feel, it meets the highest standards of quality and user satisfaction.
Key Features:
- Soft velvety feel: Imparts a luxurious, soft, and velvety feel while remaining breathable.
- Durable finish: Maintains the integrity of the application over time.
- Conditioning effect: Provides excellent conditioning, facilitates combing with smooth finish.
- Enhanced spreadability: Improves the spread of formulations, ensuring even application for a smooth and flawless finish.
- Non-greasy texture: Leaves a silky, non-greasy finish, ensuring comfort without a heavy residue.
Physical Parameters:
Applications:
Hair Care: Conditioners, Serums and Hair Styling Products
- Silky feel: Adds a smooth, silky texture to hair.
- Enhanced manageability: Improves ease of combability and styling.
- Conditioning effect: Ensures a smooth finish with excellent conditioning properties.
Skin Care: Moisturizing Cream, Lotion, and Body milk
- Soft feel: Provides a soft, silky finish in lotions and creams.
- Spreadability: Improves spreadability in for smoother application.
- Long lasting: Acts as a barrier, offering long-lasting performance and comfort.
Color Cosmetics: Primer, Foundation, BB Cream, CC Cream, Lip-stick, Lip-gloss
- Water repellency: Provides water repellency and long lasting adherence.
- Ease of blending: Enhances texture, blend ability and performance of cosmetic formulations.
- Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of ingredients, improving sensory experiences.
Sun Care Formulations: Creams, Lotions, Gels and Sticks
- Silky texture: Enhances the smooth, luxurious feel of sunscreens.
- Durable finish: Maintains the protective layer on the skin for extended wear.
- Lasting comfort: Provides prolonged comfort and efficacy throughout the day.
FAQs
Q1. What is the INCI name of LK-1451?
Answer: The INCI name of LK-1451 is Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol. It is a silicone blend designed to provide smoothness, conditioning, shine, and a silky after-feel.
Q2. What is the role of Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) in LK-1451?
Answer: Cyclopentasiloxane acts as a volatile silicone carrier, providing easy spreadability and a lightweight, silky feel. It gradually evaporates after application, leaving Dimethiconol to provide conditioning and film-forming benefits.
Q3. Is LK-1451 compatible with natural oils and mineral oils?
Answer: LK-1451 is primarily compatible with silicone-based ingredients. However, compatibility with natural oils or mineral oils such as Light Liquid Paraffin depends on the formulation and should be confirmed through formulation trials.
Q4. Is LK-1451 suitable for water-containing formulations?
Answer: Yes. LK-1451 can be used in water-containing formulations such as lotions, creams, and conditioners, provided a suitable emulsification system is used to ensure stability.
Q5. Does LK-1451 affect the pH of formulations?
Answer: LK-1451 does not significantly affect the pH of cosmetic formulations. The final product pH should be checked and adjusted according to the requirements of the complete formulation.
Q6. Is LK-1451 suitable for hair care and sunscreen formulations?
Answer: Yes. LK-1451 is suitable for hair serums, conditioners, leave-in products, styling products, and sunscreens, providing smoothness, shine, conditioning, spreadability, and a lightweight sensory feel. In sunscreen formulations, compatibility should be evaluated carefully, particularly with inorganic UV filters such as Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.
Q7. In which phase should LK-1451 be incorporated into an emulsion?
Answer: LK-1451 is generally incorporated into the oil/silicone phase. The exact addition sequence depends on the emulsifier system, phase composition, and processing conditions.
Q8. What is the recommended dosage of LK-1451 in hair serums?
Answer: A typical starting range is 20–40%, depending on the desired conditioning, sensory properties, and viscosity of the finished serum. The optimum level should be determined through formulation trials.
Q9. What is the recommended dosage of LK-1451 in body lotions?
Answer: A typical starting range is 5–10% to provide a smooth, silky, and lightweight skin feel. The optimum concentration depends on the complete formulation.
Q10. Does LK-1451 provide long-lasting conditioning?
Answer: Yes. The Dimethiconol component forms a substantive film on the hair or skin surface, helping provide long-lasting smoothness, conditioning, and shine up to 2-3 washes.
Q11. Is LK-1451 suitable for color cosmetic formulations?
Answer: Yes. LK-1451 can be used in primers, foundations, BB/CC creams, and other
Formulation Note: Recommended use levels and processing conditions should be optimized based on the complete formulation. Compatibility and stability testing are recommended before commercialization.