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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
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