Fumed Silica (Aerosil 200)
Rs. 800.00
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.