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    Glossary Silicones

    synthetic polymers used in hair care for smoothness and shine

    Silicones, also known as siloxanes, are a group of synthetic polymers made up of repeating units of siloxane, which is a chain of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, often combined with carbon and hydrogen. They are widely used in hair care products for their ability to provide a smooth, shiny finish, reduce frizz, and protect hair from heat damage.

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    1. Development and efficacy evaluation of hair care formulations containing vegetable oils and silicone International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients · 2018 · 42 citations
    2. Progressive hair straightening using an automated flat iron: function of silicones. PubMed · 2013 · 11 citations
    3. Effects of silicone pretreatment on oxidative hair damage 1995 · 7 citations
    4. Silicones as conditioning agents in shampoos 1992 · 5 citations
    5. 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
    6. With or Without Silicones? A Comprehensive Review of Their Role in Hair Care Skin Appendage Disorders · 2025 · 2 citations
    7. Conditioners and Silicones 2026
    8. 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
    9. A novel preparation method for silicone oil nanoemulsions and its application for coating hair with silicone International journal of nanomedicine · 2012 · 44 citations
    10. Silicone elastomer gel impregnated with 20(S)-protopanaxadiol-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for ordered diabetic ulcer recovery Acta Pharmacologica Sinica · 2019 · 31 citations
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    1. Do silicone based shampoos/conditioners affect the absorption of topicald? Reddit · 30 Apr 2024
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