Comments on: Do Silicones Prevent Other Ingredients From Sinking Into The Skin?

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:28:21 +0000

I feel that the manufacturers are using silicone because it is cheap and it’s a filler that looks good while it’s ON, but has zero beneficial properties. I don’t like the way it slips, feels like my moisturizer is not penetrating.

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 08:21:52 +0000

In reply to Hannah shrontz. Hannah, silicones have a particular molecular structure made up of large molecules, with big gaps between them. So, your active ingredients will still be able to penetrate through these gaps and reach the skin. Having said that, I wouldn't use GG every day. A couple nights a week is more than enough.

By: Hannah shrontz

Hannah shrontz — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 04:06:23 +0000

Gio,

I use Good Genes by Sunday Riley followed by Drunk Elephant’s C Firma and Hydra B serums, then a moisturizer and oil. Good Genes is the only product that contains silicone. The silicone is in the form of cyclomethicone (9th on list) and dimethicone (10th on list). Is it far enough down not to worry about it blocking my vitamin b and c serums and my peptide moisturizer and antioxidant oil or is it enough to make me rethink using this lactic acid in my regimen?

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:05:04 +0000

In reply to April. Hi April, salicylic and should be the first thing you put on your skin after cleansing. Dimethicone's molecular structure has gaps that still allows some of the active ingredients, like retinol and vitamin C, to get through but you probably won't get the full benefits. Do you need to use it daily? Cos the best thing may be to alternate it with other actives.

By: April

April — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:06:43 +0000

Hi Gio, I am currently using the Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Lotion on my face. It’s a leave on salicylic acid product that is water based and has a cream/lotion like texture; however, dimethicone is the 7th ingredient in the product. After reading your article about silicons I’m having trouble figuring where I should put it in my skin care routine. I’ve thought about putting after all the water based products since most the water based ones are hydrators and peptides that are water based solutions. Also I was wondering is it important for salicylic acid to go first before hydrators or peptides? And is it fine to put oil based products on after silicones? Or will they stuggle with effectiveness as well? Also what anhydrous solutions and where do they go? Sorry for all the questions lol. Thank you for your help.
April

By: Gio

Gio — Sat, 19 May 2018 08:38:03 +0000

In reply to Clara Monsivais. Clara, I prefer to use creams before oils but I know people who prefer the opposite. Try both ways and see what works best for your skin.