Myth 1: Silicones are obtained from petroleum. In reality, they are derived from the mineral quartz. Silicones are high molecular weight organosilicon compounds.
Myth 2: Silicones are harmful to the environment. According to Tkachenko, they break down into silicon and carbon dioxide in the environment. Moreover, they do not accumulate in living organisms, she told Lenta.ru.
Myth 3: Silicones form a film on the skin that prevents it from breathing. In fact, they are permeable to gas and water vapour. They can also slow down the evaporation of water from the skin, thus performing a moisturising function. They are easily washed off with water or using cleansers. They are non-toxic, do not cause allergies, do not accumulate in the body, and are deposited on the skin, leaving it visually smoother and more hydrated, the cosmetologist said. But this effect is removed from the skin along with the silicone.
Silicones are used in cosmetics to create a pleasant tactile effect.
