Research Article

Safety Assessment and Biological Effects of a New Cold Processed SilEmulsion for Dermatological Purpose

Table 1

Qualitative and quantitative composition of the SilEmulsion.

INCI nameMain functions/additional functionsConcentration (%)

Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 dimethicone (and) caprylic/capric triglycerideNonionic surfactant/sensorial modifier5.0
PEG-20 glyceryl laurateNonionic coemulsifier4.0
Isopropyl myristateOil internal phase/penetration enhancer5.0
C12-15 alkyl benzoateOil internal phase5.0
HPMCThickening agent/polymeric emulsifier2.0
PVM/MAThickening agent/polymeric emulsifiers0.3
Cetrimide BPPreservative/cationic surfactant0.075
1,5-PentanediolSolubilizer10.0
WaterAqueous external phase68.625