Effect of MatteSilica™ in Oil-Containing Cream Formula
Asked by: apisit-2014
On: October 17, 2014
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
When using `MatteSilica™` (Silica for oil absorption) in a cream formula that contains oil, will the `MatteSilica™` absorb the oil within the formula itself? If so, how does this affect the formula's texture and the absorption of the oily components (and potentially active ingredients) into the skin, especially when the formula is intended for oily skin?
Answer
Based on the information provided, yes, MatteSilica™ (Silica used for oil absorption) will absorb oily components present within the formulation itself.
Here's a breakdown:
- Absorption in Formula: MatteSilica™ will absorb oils that are part of your cream or product formulation.
- Effect on Skin Absorption: Because the MatteSilica™ absorbs oil within the formula, there is less "free" oil available to penetrate the skin. This can indeed lead to reduced absorption of those specific oily ingredients into the skin.
- Effect on Active Ingredients: The impact on active ingredients depends on their nature. If the active ingredients are oily themselves or are dissolved in the oily phase that is being absorbed by the silica, then their delivery and absorption into the skin might be affected. If the active ingredients are not oily and are not primarily delivered via the oily phase being absorbed, the direct effect might be less significant, although the overall feel and performance of the product could still change.
- Formulation Consideration: As the staff mentioned, incorporating oil absorbers like Silica into formulations that contain significant amounts of oil can be counterproductive if the primary goal is to control skin oiliness, as the Silica's capacity will be partially used up by the formula's own oil.