A Novel Preparation Method for Silicone Oil Nanoemulsions and Its Application for Coating Hair with Silicone

    November 2012 in “ International journal of nanomedicine ”
    Zhenhua Hu, Meiling Liao, Yinghui Chen, Yunpeng Cai, Lele Meng, Yajun Liu, Nan Lv, Zhenguo Liu, Weien Yuan
    TLDR A new method improves silicone oil coating on hair, enhancing moisture and lubrication.
    The study developed a novel method for creating stable silicone oil-in-water nanoemulsions using nonionic surfactants, resulting in small droplet sizes (100-700 nm) that effectively coated hair strands. This coating improved hair's smoothness, shine, and manageability, and enhanced silicone oil absorption compared to traditional shampoos. The findings suggested that this method could be beneficial for hair care products, providing enhanced cosmetic properties and potentially reducing hair damage, thus presenting a promising solution for integrating both cleansing and conditioning functions in hair care formulations.
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