A natural-origin alternative designed as a substitute for conventional silicones, the SILIKE range has been developed to reproduce the sensory properties sought in cosmetic formulation : slip, spreadability, emollient effect, and a silky touch. This platform is part of an approach aimed at replacing silicones with natural-origin matrices capable of ensuring sensory performance, stability, and formulation compatibility.
It is now enriched with three new references incorporating targeted functional ingredients: iron, magnesium, and creatine. This evolution combines a natural-origin silicon-like base, designed to substitute silicones in formulations, with actives providing additional in vitro-measured benefits.
SILIKE nFe : a silicone alternative focused on skin vitality
SILIKE nFe follows the logic of silicone replacement by providing a fluid texture and a silky feel, while integrating iron as a functional active ingredient.
Within a natural-origin silicon-like matrix designed as a silicone alternative, iron is associated with biological mechanisms related to cell renewal and skin vitality. In vitro studies show a 9.6% increase in keratinocyte proliferation after 28 days compared to the control group, as well as an improvement in hydration parameters compared to reference emollient systems.
This combination makes it possible to offer a silicone alternative suitable for skincare products aimed at improving radiance and skin quality, while maintaining a premium sensory profile upon application.
SILIKE nMg : a silicone alternative for sensitive skin
SILIKE nMg strengthens the silicone substitution approach by offering a soft and comfortable texture, particularly suited to formulations intended for sensitive skin.
Magnesium is integrated into a natural-origin silicon-like matrix, developed as a silicone alternative, allowing a progressive interaction with skin mechanisms involved in inflammatory responses. In vitro studies show a 58% reduction in IL-1, as well as an 11% decrease in TNF-α and a 5.5% reduction in IL-6, cytokines associated with inflammation and skin irritation.
These results are accompanied by improvements in comfort and hydration, positioning SILIKE nMg as a particularly relevant natural alternative to silicones for soothing and repairing skincare.
SILIKE nCreatine : a silicone alternative focused on skin firmness
SILIKE nCreatine combines the sensory properties of a natural-origin silicon-like matrix, designed as a silicone alternative, with functionalization based on creatine, a molecule involved in cellular energy metabolism.
In this structure, creatine benefits from optimized dispersion, enabling better functional availability and contributing to mechanisms associated with collagen synthesis. In vitro results show a 17.2% increase in collagen production compared to the control group, reflecting stimulation of dermal activity.
This reference represents a silicone alternative suited to anti-aging skincare, combining an emollient effect, application comfort, and benefits on skin structure.
A new generation of natural silicone alternatives
The evolution of the SILIKE range illustrates the shift from a sensoriality-centered logic to an integrated approach to silicone alternatives, where application performance and skin functionality are brought together within natural-origin matrices designed to replace silicones.
For formulators, this approach makes it possible to substitute silicones without major compromises on sensory performance, while introducing measurable in vitro active benefits. For brands, it provides a differentiation lever to develop more technical skincare products based on high-performance natural textures.
In a context where silicone substitution is becoming a major formulation challenge, the ability to offer natural alternatives combining sensoriality, stability, and functionalization is emerging as a key axis of innovation.
