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Silicone Alternatives

The EU has tightened restrictions on cyclic silicones (D4, D5, D6) over aquatic persistence and endocrine concerns — and the rest of the global market is following. The longstanding sensorial gap between silicones and naturals is closing in 2026: next-gen plant esters (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, isostearyl isostearate), rice bran wax, sunflower wax, and Seppic's Geltrap technology (99% natural per ISO 16128) now match silicone slip and finish.

Benefits
  • delivers slip and quick-absorption feel
  • no aquatic persistence or endocrine concern
  • ISO 16128–compliant naturality scores
Example uses
  • primers
  • tinted foundations
  • sensorially-driven serums and creams
Formulation notes

Ester blends for slip; rice bran / carnauba / sunflower waxes for film-forming. Seppic Geltrap (Solagum polymers) for tinted gel foundations.

Watchouts

Some natural esters carry their own allergen profiles — disclose, don't bury.

Clean beauty perception

Strongly positive — the formulation gap clean beauty needed to close.