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Dow Personal Care Ingredients
Dow delivers innovative personal care ingredients that help brands worldwide develop high-performance, science-backed solutions designed to meet evolving consumer needs while supporting product safety and sustainability goals.
Advanced Ingredient Solutions for Skin Care, Hair Care and Beauty Formulations
Dow is one of the world's leading materials science companies, supplying ingredient technologies used across skin care, hair care, cleansing, sun care and colour cosmetic applications. Through Univar Solutions, formulators can access a broad portfolio of Dow personal care ingredients, supported by technical documentation, formulation expertise and supply chain support.
Whether you are developing a lightweight facial serum, a premium hair conditioner, a gentle cleanser or a high-performance styling product, Dow's portfolio includes silicone technologies, rheology modifiers, polymers and formulation aids designed to help address performance, stability and sensory requirements.
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Need help selecting the right ingredient?
Contact our personal care team for:
- Product recommendations
- Sample requests
- Technical documentation
- Regulatory support information
- Commercial quotations
Why Formulators Choose Dow Personal Care Ingredients
Broad Technology Portfolio
Dow's personal care offering includes multiple ingredient technologies, including:
- Silicones
- Silicone elastomers
- Silicone gums
- Silicone polyethers
- Amino silicones
- Silicone acrylates
- Rheology modifiers
- Cellulosic derivatives
- Polyglucoside derivatives
- PEG-based ingredients
- Acrylate technologies 1
Formulation Versatility
These technologies are used across a wide range of cosmetic and personal care formulations where formulators seek improvements in:
- Texture and sensory feel
- Product stability
- Viscosity control
- Conditioning performance
- Spreading characteristics
- Aesthetic appearance
Applications
Skin Care Ingredients
Dow ingredients are used in skin care formulations including:
- Moisturisers
- Creams
- Serums
- Lotions
- Cleansers
Formulators often select silicone and polymer technologies to influence product aesthetics, spreadability and sensory profile.
Hair Care Ingredients
Dow technologies are widely used in:
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Leave-in treatments
- Styling products
- Hair oils
Available ingredient technologies can help formulators create products with targeted conditioning, texture and application characteristics.
Cleansing Products
For body wash, facial cleansing and hand care applications, formulators can explore ingredient solutions that support formulation stability and user experience.
Colour Cosmetics
Dow ingredient technologies are commonly incorporated into:
- Foundations
- Primers
- BB creams
- Colour cosmetics
- Hybrid skincare-makeup products
Technical Consultation
Discuss Your Formulation Challenge
Looking for improved texture, stability, conditioning or sensory performance? Speak with a personal care ingredient specialist.
Products Available
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| Dowsil 9509 Silicone Elastomer Suspension 18kg | DOW INC | CARDBOARD BOX | 18.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 5225c Formulation Aid 950kg | DOW INC | IBC | 950.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9701 Cosmetic 10kg | DOW INC | PAPER BAG | 10.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9506 Powder 10kg | DOW INC | PAPER BAG | 10.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 8500 Conditioning Agent 18kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 18.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 5225c Formulation Aid 19kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 19.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9045 Silicone Elastomer Blend 15kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 15.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 2502 Cosmetic Fluid 16kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 16.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend 15kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 15.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil By 11-030 Emulsifier Gelling Agent 16kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 16.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil Ap-8087 Fluid 18kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 18.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil By 25-337 16kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 16.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil Cb-3046 Fluid 20kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 20.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 969 Emulsion 18kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 18.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil Ce-1785 Ba Emulsion 20kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 20.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9576 Smooth Away Elastomer 15kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC JERRYCAN | 15.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9041 Silicone Elastomer Blend 15kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC SMALL PACK | 15.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9011 Silicone Elastomer Blend 15kg | DOW INC | PLASTIC SMALL PACK | 15.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 8500 Conditioning Agent 190kg | DOW INC | -- | 190.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 5225c Formulation Aid 200kg | DOW INC | -- | 200.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9041 Silicone Elastomer Blend 180kg | DOW INC | -- | 180.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 2502 Cosmetic Fluid 160kg | DOW INC | -- | 160.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 9011 Silicone Elastomer Blend 180kg | DOW INC | -- | 180.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil Cb-3046 Fluid 200kg | DOW INC | -- | 200.00 kgs | -- |
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| Dowsil 969 Emulsion 180kg | DOW INC | -- | 180.00 kgs | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions/FAQ’s
What personal care ingredients does Dow supply?
Dow's portfolio includes silicones, silicone elastomers, amino silicones, silicone polyethers, rheology modifiers, PEG technologies, acrylates and other formulation ingredients used in cosmetic and personal care products.
Which cosmetic applications can Dow ingredients support?
Dow ingredients are used across skin care, hair care, cleansing, colour cosmetics and related beauty applications. Specific suitability depends on the selected product grade and formulation requirements.
Can I request technical documentation?
Yes. Product documentation and Safety Data Sheets are available for many products in the portfolio.
Can I get help selecting the right ingredient?
Yes. Formulators can contact the technical and commercial team for assistance with ingredient selection, sourcing and product enquiries.
Are Dow ingredients available in the UK?
Yes. Dow personal care ingredients are available through the UK Univar Solutions distribution network.
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