Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Posted February 4, 2006 What is this? (cyclometicone) I have asked quit a few suppliers what it is * exactly* and have gotten several answers. One even told me that it is a natural derivative of sand. Is that true?! The reason I ask is I want to make a non-oily feeling body spray. Is there something other than this that I can use? Something that comes close? Thanks -- Birdie Quote
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Posted February 5, 2006 Birdie, according to a book I have, cyclomethicone is “The lightest, non-greasy silicone. Not as effective as a moisture barrier as the other silicones, but more ‘dry’ feeling and less oily feeling.” The writer is a chemist who has a bias in favor of natural ingredients, but gives a thorough discussion of how both they and synthetic chemicals are used in the cosmetics and personal care industries. Dave What is this? (cyclometicone) I have asked quit a few suppliers what it is * exactly* and have gotten several answers. One even told me that it is a natural derivative of sand. Is that true?! The reason I ask is I want to make a non-oily feeling body spray. Is there something other than this that I can use? Something that comes close? Thanks -- Birdie -- Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.1/250 - Release 2/3/2006 -- Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/251 - Release 2/4/2006 Quote
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Posted February 5, 2006 Hello Dave, Could you share the title/author of your reference? It sounds very interesting. Thanks, Holly In a message dated 2/4/2006 10:53:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, dlmbrt writes: Birdie, according to a book I have, cyclomethicone is “The lightest, non-greasy silicone. Not as effective as a moisture barrier as the other silicones, but more ‘dry’ feeling and less oily feeling.†The writer is a chemist who has a bias in favor of natural ingredients, but gives a thorough discussion of how both they and synthetic chemicals are used in the cosmetics and personal care industries. Dave Quote
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2006 Report Posted February 5, 2006 You bet, Holly! This is a book I just picked up and it is extremely good. It is called “Product of Misinformation: Demystifying Cosmetics and Personal Care Claims, Terms and Ingredients” by Michael Rutledge. He is a chemist in the cosmetics industry. He gives a very evenhanded and balanced discussion of ingredients, what they are used for, and their possible dangers. There is an ingredients dictionary as well as a breakdown of claims made on various products, plus a huge appendix. Dave Hello Dave, Could you share the title/author of your reference? It sounds very interesting. Thanks, Holly Quote
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