Presented by Dow
September 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. EDT
Silicones play a vital role in personal care formulations across a wide range of applications—from skin and hair care to sun and color cosmetics. Yet misconceptions and evolving regulations have sparked discussion; silicone technologies are among the most extensively studied materials in the personal care industry. In this webinar, Dow experts will provide a comprehensive overview of silicone technologies, highlighting their unique performance benefits, regulatory compliance, and environmental profile. Discover how silicone technologies can elevate your formulations while meeting consumer expectations for transparency, efficacy, and more sustainable solutions.
What you’ll learn about:
- The science behind silicone’s unique formulation benefits
- Explore the full lifecycle of silicones—from origin and chemistry to environmental degradation
- Regulatory updates including D4, D5, D6 and microparticles
- Dow’s silicone solutions
- Real-world formulation examples across skin, hair, sun, and color cosmetics
Ideal for professionals working with or exploring silicone technologies in personal care.
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Presenters
Kaylee Barnes
Marketing Manager, North America
Dow
Kaylee is a Marketing Manager at Dow with over six years of experience driving innovation and regional strategy in the Personal Care market. A graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Marketing, Kaylee brings expertise in market trends, consumer insights, product positioning and translating technical capabilities into compelling marketing narratives.
Vishal Asher
Global Sustainability Director
Dow
Vishal Asher is Global Sustainability Director, Climate Protection for Dow Consumer Solutions. He leads the implementation of Dow’s Climate, Nature, and Water strategy, focusing on low-carbon products, net-zero transitions, and building sustainability capabilities. Vishal holds an engineering degree from Nagpur University and an MBA from Carleton University, along with certification in life cycle assessment.
Dr. Kathleen P. Plotzke
Chief Health and Environmental Scientist
Dow
Dr. Kathleen P. Plotzke is the Chief Health and Environmental Scientist for Consumer Solutions at The Dow Chemical Company. She represents Consumer Solutions in various industry boards (Silicone and Chemical) and scientific panels and provides technical leadership of global regulatory issues for Consumer Solutions and the Silicone Industry.
Page Engerer
Technical Service and Application Development Scientist
Dow
Paige Engerer is a technical service and application development scientist at Dow with over a decade of experience in formulation and product stewardship for beauty and personal care. She holds a BS in chemistry with minors in biology and political science from Saginaw Valley State University, and is passionate about science advocacy and advancing safe, sustainable materials for consumers and the environment.
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