ALT TREATMENT is based on alkoxysilane, is one of the staple silicone surface treatments used in the cosmetics industry. “Silane” surface treated pigments and mineral fillers provide cosmetic chemists with value-added performance at a relatively low cost. In liquid foundations and CC creams, they provide strong and vivid colors, excellent skin adhesion, and a silky soft feel. Silane surface treated TiO2 and ZnO sunscreens typically exhibit higher SPF and transparency due to lower agglomeration and ease of dispersibility into the oil phase.
INCI NAME: Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Features and Benefits
• Strong Hydrophobicity
• Good Color Development
• Excellent Skin Adhesion
• Soft Feel
• Excellent Dispersibility into Oils
Recommendation: ALT surface treated pigments and minerals impart very strong hydrophobicity and is especially effective in liquid foundations, BB & CC Creams, and dual (2-way) powder foundations.
With regulatory controls tightening, Miyoshi America, Inc. offers value-added ALT surface treatment on low-heavy metal color pigments.