{"id":12881,"date":"2022-06-01T06:05:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T12:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=12881"},"modified":"2022-06-15T06:07:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T12:07:23","slug":"pcc-why-silicones-are-great-in-cosmetic-formulas-busting-the-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/12881\/pcc-why-silicones-are-great-in-cosmetic-formulas-busting-the-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Silicones are Great in Cosmetic Formulas: Busting the Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9547\" src=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/media\/2019\/05\/silicone-cosmetic-formulations-iStock-947660646-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of cosmetics in a laboratory setting - Learn about silicones and their natural alternatives\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/silicone-cosmetic-formulations-iStock-947660646-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/silicone-cosmetic-formulations-iStock-947660646-600x400-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>While there is a lot of misinformation about various cosmetic ingredients out there, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/PersonalCare\/search?k=silicone&amp;st=31&amp;utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=2022pcc&amp;utm_term=silcone&amp;utm_content=Carlie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">silicones<\/a> would have to be one class of cosmetic chemicals that have perhaps got the loudest, undeservedly controversial bad wrap.<\/p>\n<p>In this video, Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, busts the biggest myths about silicones in skincare, along with the science and facts about how great they are. Find out the truth behind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Myth 1: Silicones clog pores\/are comedogenic<\/li>\n<li>Myth 2: Silicones coat the hair<\/li>\n<li>Myth 3: Silicones are bad for the environment<\/li>\n<li>Myth 4: Silicones are microbeads or plastics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Did you also know they are a great addition to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/PersonalCare\/Formulation?utm_source=KnowledgeCenter&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=2022pcc&amp;utm_term=silcone&amp;utm_content=Carlie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formula<\/a> that is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-comedogenic<\/li>\n<li>Hypoallergenic<\/li>\n<li>Vegan friendly<\/li>\n<li>Palm free<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable<\/li>\n<li>Degradable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>She also introduces you to the wonderful family of silicones used in the personal care industry and explains some of their benefits for various types of products. 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