Silica powder is specially processed to make spherical small size (average 5-7 microns) and porous surface to help absorb oil better than conventional type. For smoothing the gel or powder texture to slip (slip) and help absorb excess oil on the skin.

Silica powder is specially processed to make spherical small size (average 5-7 microns) and porous surface to help absorb oil better than conventional type. For smoothing the cream or powder texture (slip) and helping absorb excess oil on the skin. Suitable for mixing in powdery texture. Or gel texture To 1. Make a Matte-Look (soft skin) when applying the product on the skin. With the ability to absorb it Without drying the face 2. Improves the glide (powdery / slip) when used in cream texture.

Characteristics of MatteSilicaTM

1.Special skin appearance Absorbs oil up to 1.4-1.5 times the weight of the silica used. Making it help to control it well

2. Extra small powder size Provide a more slippery than usual

Highlights of silica powder

- It is inexpensive compared to other texture enhancing powders such as SiliSilk ™, AminoSilk ™, BB Micro Silk ™, but provides a slippery effect, helping to reduce the "dry" feeling on the skin of some formulas. Such as a sunscreen formula And able to absorb oil at the same level Although other features are not comparable. (SiliSilk, for example, has a "soft" feeling. AminoSilk can claim that It is derived from amino acids (lysine), a natural substance, including BB Micro SilkTM, which is effective in masking wrinkles and facial pores).

- Can be entered in any formula. Whether it is cream Gel texture (may make the gel cloudy) or powder texture Which will serve to make the slippery And absorb the oiliness of the skin

- Gives a soft color (Matte) when applied to the skin without feeling dry. It can usually be softened by using different powders (such as Kaolin) to absorb oil. But the downside of using a lot of powder texture is the dry feeling on the skin. (Does not slip when applied - feels rough on the skin when applying), which MatteSilica ™ Will solve this problem very well. Because it can give a soft even use a small amount.

Example of use MatteSilica ™ in various formulations.

-foundation Cream: makes it easier to blend, makes foundation last longer, and gives a matte finish (but if the formula is oily) MatteSilica ™ will instead absorb the oil in the formula. And the efficiency of absorbing oil on the skin will be lost. But still feels slippery on the skin And makes it easy to spread the product as before)

-Lipstick: Matte, reducing shadows, giving a powdery feel that glides on and spreads easily when applied.

- Powder (loose or pressed powder): gives a soft color (Matte) for a smooth feel. Make the powder last longer

Caution is advised when using MatteSilica ™ in oil-based formulations (such as creams or lotions).

Stir the MatteSilica ™ or spin the water. And then solder it with the oil part To reduce the absorption of oil in the formula

Compare skin and feel the strengths and purpose of each skin sensing powder:

MatteSilicaTM Slippery, dry, rough, moderate oil absorption. Suitable for adjusting the formula to be slippery. Reduce the gooey

MatteSilica XLTM Slippery, dry, rough Absorbs high sebum Suitable for adjusting the formula to be slippery. Reduce the gooey Help absorb oil skin.

MatteSilica STM Slippery, dry, soft, moderate oil absorbency. Suitable for adjusting the formula to be slippery. Reduce the gooey

BB Micro SilkTM Soft cream-like, moderate oil absorbency Helps to create a soft-focus (soft-focus), concealing wrinkles, suitable for softening the formula, light, conceal wrinkles.

PowderCreamTM Dry, absorb oil and water Suitable for adjusting the cream texture to have a powdery texture.

AminoSilkTM Soft and natural, ideal for smoothing any formula to have a good texture

SiliSilkTM Soft and smooth   Suitable for fine-grained texture of any formula

RiceSorbTM Dry, rough, natural, economical, moderate oil absorption. Great for reducing the stickiness of the formula.

Nylon-12 Soft cream Absorbs moderate oiliness, adheres well, gives a creamy feel. Suitable for use in formulas that require additional pay-off (surface finish) of formulas such as lipstick.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane Soft and smooth, moderate oil absorbency. Soft light very well. Suitable for formulas that need soft-focus to hide wrinkles.

WhiteMatteTM (Boron Nitride) Rough, absorbs a little oil. Gives a good whiteness, softens the light well, suitable for formulas that need both whiteness (covering and brightening) and Soft-focus to hide wrinkles

SelectSorbTM Soft and smooth, absorbs a lot of oil. By focusing on absorbing only sebum from the skin Suitable for oily skin formulas. Help absorb oil during the day. Without the same dry / rough appearance as MatteSilica group

Choose according to the strengths of each powder:

Emphasize the smoothness. Select MatteSilicaTM , MatteSilica XLTM (Absorbs a lot of oil) and / or MatteSilica STM (Reduce the roughness of the nature of the Silica surface)

Focus on absorbing oiliness of the skin especially. And gives a soft and smooth Good texture selection SelectSorbTM

Highlight matte / soft-focus select Polymethylsilsesquioxane If you want more sebum-absorbing performance (but reduced soft-focus performance), select. BB Micro SilkTM If you want to cover the skin as well, select. WhiteMatteTM (Boron Nitride)

Focus on naturalness, choose AminoSilkTM (Soft) or RiceSorbTM (unrefined)

Emphasizes the pay-off formula for better sticking to the skin. (Such as lip products) to feel the cream texture Nylon-12

Usage: For any product that requires a slippery feel. And helps absorb oil, emollient skin (Matte Look)

Mixing method: Final mix By blending to spread in the formula Can withstand heat

Rate of use: 0.1-20% consumption depends on the desired efficiency.

Product characteristics: White powder, light weight, small particles, smooth.

Solubility: Can be dispersed in any formula But if there is oil in the formula To mix in the water. Or mix in the final step when the texture is cream

Storage: If you want to keep long-term Keep at room temperature Be at least 2 years old

INCI Name : A. Silica

Examples of products used MatteSilicaTM

Shiseido Pureness Matifying Stick - Use MatteSilicaTM It is a key ingredient in more than 10% of the formula.

Spectacular - Makeup by Helena Rubinstein