4-PCA DIMETHICONE / BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER cosmetic ingredient

Description

4-PCA Dimethicone / Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a polymer of 4-PCA Dimethicone (q.v.) crosslinked with Bis-Vinyldimethicone

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

FILM FORMING : Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

HAIR CONDITIONING : Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

SKIN PROTECTING : Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.