Aetheria
Silicones in Cosmetics: What They Promise… and What They Don’t Tell You
For years, I used creams, serums, and conditioners that made my skin feel instantly smooth and my hair shiny.
And yet… time passed, and my hair remained dull, my skin tight.
I couldn’t understand why.
Has it happened to you too?
The answer often lies in one invisible ingredient found in countless products:
silicones.
What Are Silicones and Why Are They Used?
Silicones are synthetic compounds derived from silicon.
They’re used in cosmetics because they create a very thin film that gives an immediate sensation of smoothness, shine, and “perfect skin.”
✔ Odorless
✔ Stable
✔ Give that sought-after “photoshop effect”
That’s why they’re everywhere—
in creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners, makeup primers, sunscreens…
The Problem: It’s Only an Illusion
What silicones actually do is coat the skin or hair with an artificial layer that:
• Prevents proper breathing.
• Can clog pores, leading to breakouts or uneven texture.
• Blocks the absorption of nourishing ingredients.
• Over time, disrupts your skin’s or scalp’s natural balance.
It’s like varnishing a dry leaf to make it look alive.
But inside… it’s still lacking water.
What Happens When You Stop Using Them?
At first, your skin or hair might seem to get worse.
It’s not actually worse—you’re just seeing its real statewithout the chemical filter.
This is known as the transition phase, where:
• Hair may feel rough for the first few washes.
• Skin may look dull or uneven for a few days.
But then… something changes.
True regeneration begins..
Your skin starts to breathe. Your hair reoxygenates. And nature begins to do its work.
What Are the Alternatives?
Plenty.
Well-formulated natural products don’t need silicones.
They use ingredients that truly nourish instead of masking the problem:
Plant butters (shea, cocoa)
Pure oils (jojoba, argan, hazelnut)
Vegetable glycerin, aloe vera, floral hydrosols
Botanical extracts that soothe, hydrate, and regenerate
👉 At Aetheria, we always choose ingredients your skin recognizes as its own..
No layers that hide. No fake effects.
In Summary
Silicones aren’t the enemy—but they’re not what your skin really needs, either.
If you’re looking for real, vibrant, lasting beauty, the best thing you can do is stop covering up… and start nourishing.
