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    Glossary Silicon

    chemical element essential for electronics and hair health

    Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a crucial component in the production of semiconductors, which are essential for electronic devices like computers and smartphones. In the context of hair and biology, silicon is also found in trace amounts in the human body and is believed to contribute to the strength and health of hair, skin, and nails.

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    1. Use of silicon for skin and hair care: an approach of chemical forms available and efficacy 2016 · 45 citations
    2. A novel preparation method for silicone oil nanoemulsions and its application for coating hair with silicone International journal of nanomedicine · 2012 · 44 citations
    3. Development and efficacy evaluation of hair care formulations containing vegetable oils and silicone International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients · 2018 · 42 citations
    4. Silicone elastomer gel impregnated with 20(S)-protopanaxadiol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for ordered diabetic ulcer recovery Acta Pharmacologica Sinica · 2019 · 31 citations
    5. Silicon-Related Syndrome in Dialysis Patients Nephron · 1997 · 21 citations
    6. Congenital ptosis repair with a frontalis silicon sling: comparison between Fox's single pentagon technique and a modified Crawford double triangle technique Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus · 2017 · 16 citations
    7. Novel amino acid‐based surfactant for silicone emulsification and its application in hair care products: a promising alternative to quaternary ammonium cationic surfactants International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2017 · 12 citations
    8. Progressive hair straightening using an automated flat iron: function of silicones. PubMed · 2013 · 11 citations
    9. Occlusion and hydration of scars: moisturizers versus silicone gels Burns · 2022 · 8 citations
    10. Effects of silicone pretreatment on oxidative hair damage 1995 · 7 citations
    11. Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis Following Pressure Garment and/or Silicone Therapy in Burn Patients Annals of plastic surgery · 2018 · 5 citations
    12. Silicones as conditioning agents in shampoos 1992 · 5 citations
    13. Silicon in hair loss: a preliminary SEM microanalysis study Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2007 · 4 citations
    14. Influence of functionalized silicones on hair fiber–fiber interactions and on the relationship with the macroscopic behavior of hair assembly International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2010 · 3 citations
    15. A highly sensitive MEMS silicon‐hair device reproducing the function of hair follicle Electronics and Communications in Japan · 2019 · 2 citations
    16. With or Without Silicones? A Comprehensive Review of Their Role in Hair Care Skin Appendage Disorders · 2025 · 2 citations
    17. Comparison of a Novel Silicone Gel Wound Dressing vs Bacitracin After Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation Aesthetic surgery journal · 2021 · 2 citations
    18. A Highly Sensitive MEMS Silicon-Hair Device Reproducing the Function of Hair Follicle IEEJ Transactions on Sensors and Micromachines · 2019 · 1 citations
    19. Preparation and application of tea-seed saponin modified silicone polymer quaternary ammonium salt China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics · 2004 · 1 citations
    20. Amino silicone polymers as hair softeners and conditioners : A comparison of amodimethicone and dimethicone copolyol amine Cosmetics and toiletries · 1998 · 1 citations
    21. A Randomized Double-Blind Evaluation of a Novel Biotin and Silicon Ingredient Complex on the Hair and Skin of Healthy Women Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research · 2021
    22. Effects of Silicone Oil Viscosity on the Physical Structure and Damage Mechanisms of Hair during Permanent Wave Treatment Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology · 2026
    23. Conditioners and Silicones 2026
    24. Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants (ASIA) in a 56-Year-Old Patient With Silicone Breast Implants: A Case Report Cureus · 2026
    25. Transparent silicone‐free shampoo containing proteins with strong hair conditioning properties International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2023
    26. A meadowfoam seed oil derivative and its activity on human hair : From a natural, biodegradable source comes a silicone derivative that can penetrate and repair human hair Cosmetics and toiletries · 1997
    27. Integrating zinc/silicon dual ions with 3D-printed GelMA hydrogel promotes in situ hair follicle regeneration International Journal of bioprinting · 2023
    28. Stability Study of Finasteride: Stability-Indicating LC Method, In Silico and LC–ESI-MS Analysis of Major Degradation Product, and an In Vitro Biological Safety Study Journal of Chromatographic Science · 2018
    29. In silico prediction of prostaglandin D2 synthase inhibitors from herbal constituents for the treatment of hair loss Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2015 · 30 citations
    30. Drug repositioning using <i>in silico</i> compound profiling Future Medicinal Chemistry · 2009 · 24 citations