Substitute for Silicone Blend (Heave&Silky) in Silk Cream
Question
Is Silicone Blend (Heave&Silky) discontinued? I wanted to make the silk cream from the example formula in the product details, but I can't find this product. Are there any substitutes available?
Answer
Substitute for Silicone Blend (Heave&Silky)
Thank you for your inquiry. The Silicone Blend (Heave&Silky) product you are looking for is no longer available.
However, you can achieve a similar silky texture for your cream formulation using alternative silicone ingredients. Based on the properties and common uses of silicone ingredients in formulations like silk creams, we recommend considering the following:
- Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky): This silicone gel is specifically designed to provide a soft, smooth, light, and very silky feel, enhancing spreadability in various products, including creams.
- Silicone Blender: This ingredient acts as a binder for different silicones and is mentioned in example formulas for silk creams, suggesting it works well with other silicones to achieve the desired texture.
- SiliSilk™ powders (e.g., SiliSilk™ 5H, SiliSilk™ 1.5Micron): These are silicone powders that are excellent for adjusting the texture of creams and makeup to provide a soft and smooth, almost powdery or silky finish.
You can experiment with combinations of Silicone Gel (Ultra Clear, Super Silky) and Silicone Blender, potentially incorporating a SiliSilk™ powder, to recreate the feel you achieved with the original Silicone Blend (Heave&Silky). Please refer to the product descriptions for usage rates and mixing instructions for each alternative ingredient.