Silike 9027

O Silike 9027 It is an alternative to silicones and a substitute for Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, and Crosspolymer, maintaining similar performance and characteristics, such as thermal protection, shine, color protection, and prevention of split ends.

Recommended as a styling agent, it stands out for its sensory similarity. With medium viscosity, it offers thermal protection, heat distribution in the hair, resistance to water loss, and a frizz-reducing effect. On the skin, it provides smoothness and softness in facial moisturizers and body lotions.

Benefits

• It offers thermal protection and UV protection.
• It contributes to the even heating of the hair.
• It increases the resistance of hair to water loss during heating.
• Helps control frizz.
• It provides smoothness and softness.
• It provides shine, color protection, and prevents split ends.

Where to apply

• Creams and lotions for the skin
• Moisturizers
• Beard and aftershave products
• Conditioners
• Hair masks
• Hair products

Features

• Plant-based emollient, natural and vegan.
• Functional silicone substitute
• Medium viscosity
• Viscosity of 3,000–7,500 cPs
• Modeling agent
• Dual function in thermal and UV protection.
• Conditioner and film former

Technical information

Technical name / entity: Silike 9027 — a functional silicone substitute plant-based emollient from the Silike line, Maian.
Viscosity: 3,000–7,500 cPs
Recommended usage range: Thermal protection: 3% to 5%; UV protection: from 7%.

Result: In the thermal protection assessment, treated hair retained more alpha-keratin after thermal damage than unprotected hair, with performance equivalent to conventional silicone 9027. In the UV protection assessment, the product showed a UVA factor of 2.5, a UVB factor of 5.5, and a critical wavelength of 375 nm, meeting the ISO 24443:2012 and ISO 24444:2019 standards.

Study type / method: In vitro study.

Concentration tested: 3% for thermal protection and 7% for UV protection.

Conditions, duration and sample: Leave-in conditioner applied to damp hair, with a comparison between unprotected hair, hair treated with Silike 9027, and hair treated with conventional Silike 9027.

Functions and applications

Main function: A plant-based, natural, and vegan emollient with a function equivalent to that of conventional silicones in cosmetic formulations, acting as a conditioner and film former, without the use of silicone.

Applications: Hair and skin cosmetics, acting as a conditioner, providing sensory feel, and forming a film. Can be used for thermal protection of hair and as a UV protection booster for skin and hair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Silike 9027 offer thermal protection equivalent to conventional silicones?

Yes. In an in vitro study, hair treated with a leave-in conditioner containing 3% from Silike 9027 retained more alpha-keratin after heat damage than unprotected hair, with performance equivalent to conventional 9027 silicone. The recommended usage range for heat protection is 3% to 5%.

Does Silike 9027 have proven UV protection?

Yes. With the 7% ingredient, the product showed a UVA factor of 2.5, a UVB factor of 5.5, and a critical wavelength of 375 nm, meeting the ISO 24443:2012 and ISO 24444:2019 standards. It can act as a UV protection booster for skin and hair, with suggested application starting from 7%.