Phenyl Methicone
Also known as: Phenyl methicone (silicone)
INCI: Phenyl Methicone | Function: Emollient | Type: Silicone (phenyl-modified methicone)
What Is Phenyl Methicone?
Phenyl Methicone 是一种 phenyl-modified 甲基硅油。methicone 主链上引入苯基, 使其兼具高折光率和反应性。在化妆品中作为光泽剂和调理剂, 尤其常用于彩妆 (color cosmetics) 和护发产品中提供持久的光泽和防水效果。
Key Skin Benefits
- + High gloss — 苯基提升折光率
- + Water repellency — 提供防水效果
- + Long-lasting — 良好的持久性
- + Smooth silky feel
Pros
- + Superior gloss and shine enhancement
- + Water-resistant and long-wearing
- + Good slip and spreadability
Cons
- − Synthetic silicone — not biodegradable
- − May be drying on hair with buildup
- − Environmental persistence
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Face, Body, Hair |
| Product Type | Leave-On, Rinse-Off |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Natural Level | Synthetic |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 0-1/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0-1/5 |
| EWG Score | 2/10 |
Regional Regulatory Limits
| Region | Leave-on % | Rinse-off % | Status |
|---|
| EU (CosIng) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| US (CIR/FDA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| Japan (MHLW) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| ASEAN | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| China (NMPA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Long-wear foundation | 1–8% |
| Lipstick / lip gloss | 2–15% |
| Hair shine spray | 1–5% |
References
- EU CosIng Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
- EWG Skin Deep — Silicone reports. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
- SpecialChem — Cosmetic silicone database. https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/