Shin-Etsu Silicones For Anti-Aging Formulations

In response to the rapid growth of the anti-aging segment of the personal care market, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA: A U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan), has recently premiered its KSP series of high performance hybrid spherical silicone powders (KSP-441/KSP-411) that contain a silicone core along with a silicone resin shell. According to the company, this unique hybrid combination achieves a superior “soft-focus” effect.


A pioneer in the field of silicones for personal care products, SESA’s hybrid KSP powders combine a unique “rubber core-resin shell” structure designed to deliver consumers perceivable visual benefits (soft focus, matte, natural, transparent) as well as superior feel properties (smooth, silky, moist). Additionally, each powder is designed to absorb specific oil types: the KSP-411 (INCI: polysilicone-1 crosspolymer) for silicone oils and some light esters, and the KSP-441 (INCI: polysilicone-22) for organic oils and sebum absorption that provides anti-shine benefits.

According to the company, since consumers seek instant gratification for wrinkles and line reduction; it is critical for all formulators to adopt a masking technology in combination with actives since actives alone take more time to achieve results. In essence, SESA’s KSP series hybrid powders deliver a complete package that provides a maximum amount of transmittance and off-specular reflectance to provide a superior natural look and soft focus effect.The series is ideal for a wide range of anti-aging products including skin lotions and creams, anhydrous skin treatment serums, powder foundations and blushes, and more.

For more detailed information on the KSP Hybrid Spherical Silicone Series contact: [email protected]