Fumed Silica (Aerosil 200)

Fumed silica is finely split amorphous silicon dioxide particles created at high temperatures in an oxygen-hydrogen flame. Its light-diffusing characteristics make it popular in cosmetics. It's utilized in items like toothpaste as a mild abrasive. Filler in silicone elastomers and viscosity correction in paints, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and unsaturated polyester resins are some of the other applications. 

INCI Name- Silica

Molecular Formulae- SiO2

Purity of the Ingredients- 99%

Country of Origin- India

BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS-

• Fumed silica serves as a thickening agent. It increases the viscosity of a liquid without substantially changing its other properties.
• It works as an anti-caking agent also. It prevents the product from clumping and binding together.
• It keeps your skin smooth and pain-free and avoids the risk of sores.
• Its moisturizing capabilities help in soothing dry and irritated skin.
• It absorbs excess oil from your scalp, giving you an oil-free look.

HOW IT WORKS-

• It works by extracting moisture from the air and fixing it into the deeper layers of skin.
• It works by enhancing the moisture retention capacity of your skin.
• It works by absorbing oil and dirt from surfaces. 

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-

• It is recommended that it should be used at a concentration of 1-100%.
• It is soluble in oil but is insoluble in water.

HOW TO USE- 

• Heat the oil phase of your DIY formulation using a double boiler.
• Add our fumed silica to the heated oil phase.
• Blend both phases.