Silica Preceiptated /E551

Quartz sand, a crystalline form of silicon dioxide, is used to make precipitated silica, a type of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide. Precipitated silica's physical characteristics may be adjusted during the production process to produce products with a variety of performance-enhancing attributes designed for a variety of end-use applications.

INCI Name- Hydrated Silica

Molecular Formulae- SiO2

Purity of the Ingredients- 99%

Country of Origin- India

BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS-

• Precipitated silica is mostly used in cosmetics as an absorbent and thickening agent.
• It's also found in post-foaming hair and shave gels, suntan sprays, body oils, deodorants, and depilatory lotions, among other things.
• It keeps your skin smooth and pain-free and avoids the risk of sores.
• A dusting of precipitated silica can make your make-up stay on for longer, as it absorbs facial oils.
• Its moisturizing capabilities help in soothing dry and irritated skin.
• After shaving, it calms, cools, and softens the skin. It also reduces friction and avoids rashes and pimples.

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 precipitated silica to the heated oil phase.
• Blend both phases.
• Conversely, it can be also applied directly.