Silicone Alternatives Guide

Known for their broad versatility and appealing sensory benefits, silicones have
long been a “go-to” ingredient for beauty care formulators. Despite their historical
popularity, silicones like dimethicones and cyclomethicones have been criticized of
late for their lack of biodegradability and the potentially harmful health implications
of their buildup on skin and hair. With increasing consumer interest in silicone-free
products, as well as tighter regulatory restrictions on silicones, the cosmetic industry
is actively searching for high performance alternatives to replace silicones that meet
exceptional performance, safety and environmental standards.
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When Formulating for Hair Care

SILICONE AT T R I B U T E S I NO LEX ALTER NAT I V E S

Volatility & low viscosity

Fast spreading LexFeel™ WOW-A & LexFeel™ WOW-A DT
Decreased dry time LexFeel™ D4 & LexFeel™ D5
Cyclomethicone Active carrier

Improved wet & dry combing LexFeel™ WOW-A & LexFeel™ WOW-A DT

ClariSilk™ & Kerazyne™ MB

Improved wet & dry combing
LexFeel™ N Series & LexFeel™ Shine
Luster & sheen ClariSilk™ & Kerazyne™ MB
Dimethicone
Enhanced sensory LexFeel™ WOW-A & LexFeel™ WOW-A DT
LexFeel™ N Series & ClariSilk™
Manageability (reduced flyaway,
softness, humidity resistance) LexFeel™ N200 MB & LexFeel™ N350 MB
ClariSilk™ & Kerazyne™ MB
Increased substantivity
Moisture retention ClariSilk™ & Kerazyne™ MB
Amodimethicone Lubricity
Improved wet & dry combing

Color protection ClariSilk™

Luster & sheen ClariSilk™

Phenyl LexFeel™ N Series & LexFeel™ Shine
Trimethicone Slip
Heat protection LexFeel™ N350 MB

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Silicone Alternatives Guide USDA Certified Biobased
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When Formulating for Skin & Body Care

SILICONE AT T R I B U T E S I NO LEX ALTERNAT I V E S
Volatility & low viscosity
Fast spreading LexFeel™ WOW-A & LexFeel™ WOW-A DT
Cyclomethicone Decreased dry time LexFeel™ D4 & LexFeel™ D5
Active carrier
Enhanced skin feel

Anti-perspirant application LexFeel™ WOW-A & LexFeel™ WOW-A DT

(reduced whitening effect)
LexFeel™ N Series & LexFeel™ Natural
Enhanced sensory SustOleo™ DCS
Dimethicone Smooth texture & slip LexFeel™ 7 & LexFeel™ 21 MB
Skin protectant LexFeel™ N350 MB & Vellaplex™ MB

Silicone Long wear LexFilm™ Sun Natural MB & Vellaplex™ MB

Elastomers or Lexorez® 100 MB & Lexorez® 200 MB
Resins/Gums Transfer resistance LexFeel™ Vibrant MB

Phenyl Luster & sheen LexFeel™ N Series

Trimethicone Slip LexFeel™ Shine

When Formulating for Color Cosmetics

SILICONE AT T R I B U T E S I NO LEX ALTERNAT I V E S
Volatility & low viscosity
Fast spreading & absorbing
Cyclomethicone LexFeel™ WOW-A & LexFeel™ WOW-A DT
Active carrier LexFeel™ D4 & LexFeel™ D5
Enhanced sensory
Reduced tack

Enhanced sensory LexFeel™ N Series & LexFeel™ Natural

Reduced tack SustOleo™ DCS
Spreadability & slip LexFeel™ 7 & LexFeel™ 21 MB
Dimethicone
Smooth texture LexFeel™ N Series & Vellaplex™ MB
Skin protectant LipFeel™ Natural MB

Silicone Long wear Lexorez™® 100 MB & Lexorez® 200 MB

Elastomers or LexFeel Vibrant MB
Resins/Gums Transfer resistance

Phenyl LexFeel™ N Series & LexFeel™ Shine

Trimethicone Luster & sheen
LexFeel™ Vibrant MB
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