Silicone Elastomer Gel Emerges as a New Favorite


As high temperatures persist, excess oil and makeup breakdown have become common pain points for "mask-wearing skin" in summer. Amidst the clash between the trends of "oil-based skincare" and the demand for "airy" textures, IOTA Silicone’s elastomer gel—IOTA 96430—has quietly risen in popularity, offering formulators a novel solution.


Unlike traditional thickeners that often create a sticky, heavy, or "falsely smooth" feel, IOTA 96430 is a blend of high-molecular-weight silicone elastomer and cyclic siloxane, appearing as a translucent gel. It imparts a velvety, silky touch to the skin while remaining dry and non-greasy; it also offers mild sebum-absorbing properties and transforms into a watery texture upon application, eliminating unsightly oily shine. This delivers the "invisible" skin feel highly sought after in products like tone-up creams and sunscreens.


Brands particularly favor this gel because it can be directly dispersed into the oil phase at room temperature without high-shear mixing, significantly reducing production energy consumption. It also mitigates tackiness in formulations, allowing sunscreens and color cosmetics to feel lightweight and adhere seamlessly to the skin—perfectly resolving the dilemma of wanting skincare benefits without the risk of clogged pores or a suffocating feel. With this elastomer gel, IOTA Silicone is driving a shift in skincare from heavy, occlusive formulas to lightweight, breathable ones, using material innovation to meet the current consumer demand for a "lightweight skin feel."


Keywords: IOTA 96430; silicone elastomer gel; velvety smooth feel; dry and non-greasy; room-temperature processing
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