LK-1453
Dimethicone and Dimethiconol
Introduction:
LK-1453 is a premium cosmetic fluid composed of a carefully optimized blend of high molecular weight Dimethicone and Dimethiconol, designed to deliver an exceptionally soft, velvety touch across a broad range of personal care applications. Its unique silicone-based formulation creates a breathable, long-lasting film on the skin and hair, enhancing both functional performance and sensorial appeal. Known for its excellent compatibility with various formulation types, ranging from emulsions and anhydrous systems to clear gels. LK-1453 is especially valued in high-end cosmetic and personal care products where texture, feel, and efficacy are key.
As a multi-functional silicone fluid, LK-1453 acts not only as a conditioning agent but also as an effective carrier for active ingredients, improving their distribution and enhancing absorption while maintaining product stability. Its non-occlusive nature allows skin to remain breathable, making it suitable for both daily-use products and leave-on treatments.
Key features of Dimethicone and Dimethiconol:
- Forms a soft, breathable film with long-lasting effects
- Enhances skin feel with a velvety, non-greasy finish
- Provides conditioning, shine, and improved combability in hair care
- Water resistant and compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
Technical details:
Applications:
Skin Care: Moisturizing cream, Lotions, Anti-aging creams, and Sunscreens.
- Impart a smooth, luxurious feel without greasiness.
- Form a durable, wash-resistant film that enhances longevity of actives.
- Deliver active ingredients efficiently by enhancing spreadability and coverage.
Hair Care & Styling Products: Shampoo, Conditioners, Serums, and Styling treatments
- Provides excellent conditioning, enhancing shine and smoothness.
- Reduces frizz and improves combability and hair manageability.
- Leaves hair with a healthy-looking bounce and luster without buildup.
Deodorants & Antiperspirants: Stick and Roll-on.
- A silky glide during application.
- Improved product durability and resistance to sweat.
- A non-tacky, pleasant after-feel on the skin.
Q1. What is LK-1453?
Answer: LK-1453 is a non-volatile silicone blend of Dimethicone and Dimethiconol. It provides conditioning, film-forming, smoothness, shine, and enhanced sensory properties in personal care formulations.
Q2. What are the sensory benefits of LK-1453 on skin?
Answer: LK-1453 provides a silky, non-greasy feel, soft and velvety finish, and smooth spreadability, making it suitable for sensory-focused skin care and cosmetic formulations.
Q3. Is LK-1453 suitable for hair serum formulations?
Answer: Yes. LK-1453 can be used in hair serums to provide shine, smoothness, conditioning, frizz control, and a silky, non-greasy finish.
Q4. Is LK-1453 volatile or non-volatile?
Answer: LK-1453 is non-volatile. Both Dimethicone and Dimethiconol are non-volatile silicones that remain on the skin or hair after application.
Q5. Is LK-1453 compatible with natural oils?
Answer: LK-1453 is primarily compatible with silicone-based ingredients. Its compatibility with natural oils depends on the specific oil and concentration, so formulation trials are recommended.
Q6. Is LK-1453 suitable for water-based formulations?
Answer: LK-1453 is not water-soluble and is primarily suitable for oil- and silicone-based systems. For water-containing formulations, a suitable emulsifier or solubilisation system may be required.
Q7. Does LK-1453 provide water resistance?
Answer: Yes. The Dimethicone and Dimethiconol combination can provide water-repellent and film-forming properties, making LK-1453 suitable for applications where improved water resistance is desired.
Q8. What is the recommended usage level of LK-1453 in color cosmetics?
Answer: A typical starting range is 1–5%, depending on the formulation type and desired sensory properties. The optimum level should be determined through formulation trials.
Q9. How does LK-1453 perform in antiperspirants and deodorants?
Answer: LK-1453 improves glide, spreadability, and skin feel, leaving a smooth, dry, and silky after-feel. Its film-forming properties can also contribute to water resistance.
Q10. Is LK-1453 suitable for anhydrous formulations?
Answer: Yes. LK-1453 is well suited for anhydrous formulations such as lipsticks, balms, solid deodorants, and other water-free systems, where it provides smoothness, spreadability, shine, and conditioning.
Q11. Is LK-1453 compliant with REACH requirements?
Answer: The regulatory status of LK-1453 should be confirmed based on the current product-specific regulatory documentation and applicable market requirements. Please refer to the latest SDS, regulatory statement, and supporting compliance documents.
Q12. Does LK-1453 affect formulation viscosity?
Answer: Yes. LK-1453 may increase viscosity and body in some oil- and silicone-based formulations. The final viscosity can be adjusted by optimizing the concentration and blending with lower-viscosity silicone fluids.
Q13. What are the key benefits of LK-1453?
Answer: LK-1453 provides smoothness, shine, conditioning, frizz control, water repellency, excellent spreadability, and a silky, non-greasy sensory profile.
Q14. What types of formulations are suitable for LK-1453?
Answer: LK-1453 is suitable for hair serums, skin care, color cosmetics, lip products, anhydrous formulations, antiperspirants, deodorants, and other silicone-based personal care formulations.
Formulation Note: Recommended use levels and processing conditions should be optimized according to the complete formulation. Compatibility and stability testing are recommended before commercialization.