{"id":3424,"date":"2025-10-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gadea-aetheria.com\/?p=3424"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:05:48","slug":"blog_siliconas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gadea-aetheria.com\/en\/blog_siliconas\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Silicones in Cosmetics Bad? What Your Skin Needs to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignwide stk-block-columns stk-block stk-90cca0e\" data-block-id=\"90cca0e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-90cca0e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7345895\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7345895\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7345895-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7345895-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0f20b3c\" id=\"siliconas-en-cosmetica-lo-que-te-prometen-y-lo-que-no-te-cuentan\" data-block-id=\"0f20b3c\"><style>.stk-0f20b3c {margin-bottom:8px !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Silicones in Cosmetics: What They Promise\u2026 and What They Don\u2019t Tell You<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-671ffb2 texto-espaciado\" data-block-id=\"671ffb2\"><style>.stk-671ffb2 {margin-bottom:9px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For years, I used creams, serums, and conditioners that made my skin feel instantly smooth and my hair shiny.<br>And yet\u2026 time passed, and my hair remained dull, my skin tight.<br>I couldn\u2019t understand why.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-88b49cd texto-espaciado\" data-block-id=\"88b49cd\"><style>.stk-88b49cd {margin-bottom:9px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Has it happened to you too? <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f56895c texto-espaciado\" data-block-id=\"f56895c\"><style>.stk-f56895c {margin-bottom:4px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The answer often lies in one invisible ingredient found in countless products:<br><strong>silicones.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0395e07\" id=\"que-son-las-siliconas-y-por-que-las-usan\" data-block-id=\"0395e07\"><style>.stk-0395e07 {margin-top:6px !important;margin-bottom:6px !important;}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What Are Silicones and Why Are They Used?<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-cb774eb texto-espaciado\" id=\"que-son-las-siliconas-y-por-que-las-usan\" data-block-id=\"cb774eb\"><style>.stk-cb774eb {margin-bottom:8px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Silicones are <strong>synthetic compounds <\/strong>derived from silicon.<br>They\u2019re used in cosmetics because they create a very thin film that gives an immediate sensation of smoothness, shine, and \u201cperfect skin.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9b952b8 texto-espaciado\" id=\"que-son-las-siliconas-y-por-que-las-usan\" data-block-id=\"9b952b8\"><style>.stk-9b952b8 {margin-bottom:8px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">    \u2714 Odorless<br>    \u2714 Stable<br>    \u2714 Give that sought-after \u201cphotoshop effect\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-82ee41b texto-espaciado\" id=\"que-son-las-siliconas-y-por-que-las-usan\" data-block-id=\"82ee41b\"><style>.stk-82ee41b {margin-bottom:4px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">That\u2019s why they\u2019re everywhere\u2014<br>in creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners, makeup primers, sunscreens\u2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-31fe763\" data-block-id=\"31fe763\"><style>.stk-31fe763 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-31fe763 {margin-bottom:4px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-31fe763-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8fb3aa8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8fb3aa8\"><style>.stk-8fb3aa8-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8fb3aa8 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(55.79999999999998% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8fb3aa8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8fb3aa8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0262763\" id=\"el-problema-es-solo-una-ilusion\" data-block-id=\"0262763\"><style>.stk-0262763 {margin-top:6px !important;margin-bottom:6px !important;}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">The Problem: It\u2019s Only an Illusion<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7297299 texto-espaciado\" id=\"principales-propiedades-del-aceite-esencial-de-lavanda\" data-block-id=\"7297299\"><style>.stk-7297299 {margin-bottom:8px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">What silicones actually do is <strong>coat the skin or hair<\/strong> with an artificial layer that:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-88875f0 texto-espaciado\" id=\"principales-propiedades-del-aceite-esencial-de-lavanda\" data-block-id=\"88875f0\"><style>.stk-88875f0 {margin-bottom:8px !important;margin-left:16px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u2022 Prevents proper breathing.<br>\u2022 Can <strong>clog pores<\/strong>, leading to breakouts or uneven texture.<br>\u2022 Blocks the absorption of nourishing ingredients.<br>\u2022 Over time, <strong>disrupts <\/strong>your skin\u2019s or scalp\u2019s natural balance.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fc477d6 texto-espaciado\" id=\"principales-propiedades-del-aceite-esencial-de-lavanda\" data-block-id=\"fc477d6\"><style>.stk-fc477d6 {margin-bottom:4px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">It\u2019s like <strong>varnishing a dry leaf<\/strong> to make it look alive.<br>But inside\u2026 it\u2019s still lacking water.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c38a8d3\" id=\"que-pasa-cuando-dejas-de-usarlas\" data-block-id=\"c38a8d3\"><style>.stk-c38a8d3 {margin-top:6px !important;margin-bottom:6px !important;}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What Happens When You Stop Using Them?<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a913826 texto-espaciado\" id=\"principales-propiedades-del-aceite-esencial-de-lavanda\" data-block-id=\"a913826\"><style>.stk-a913826 {margin-bottom:4px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">At first, your skin or hair might seem to get worse.<br>It\u2019s not actually worse\u2014you\u2019re just seeing <strong>its real state<\/strong>without the chemical filter.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ef266b3 texto-espaciado\" id=\"principales-propiedades-del-aceite-esencial-de-lavanda\" data-block-id=\"ef266b3\"><style>.stk-ef266b3 {margin-bottom:8px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This is known as the <strong>transition phase<\/strong>, where:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3067b06 texto-espaciado\" id=\"principales-propiedades-del-aceite-esencial-de-lavanda\" data-block-id=\"3067b06\"><style>.stk-3067b06 {margin-bottom:8px !important;margin-left:16px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u2022 Hair may feel rough for the first few washes.<br>\u2022 Skin may look dull or uneven for a few days.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5b7e7b9 texto-espaciado\" id=\"principales-propiedades-del-aceite-esencial-de-lavanda\" data-block-id=\"5b7e7b9\"><style>.stk-5b7e7b9 {margin-bottom:4px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">But then\u2026 something changes.<br><strong>True regeneration begins.<\/strong>.<br>Your skin starts to breathe. Your hair reoxygenates. And nature begins to do its work.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e4905d3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e4905d3\"><style>.stk-e4905d3 {align-self:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e4905d3 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(44.20000000000002% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e4905d3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e4905d3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image has-text-align-center stk-block stk-0aeaa7d\" data-block-id=\"0aeaa7d\"><style>.stk-0aeaa7d {align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-0aeaa7d .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:2\/1 !important;width:567px !important;height:550px !important;filter:drop-shadow(none) !important;}.stk-0aeaa7d .stk-img-wrapper img{border-radius:10px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--shadow-none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-3462\" src=\"https:\/\/gadea-aetheria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLOGSiliconas2.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gadea-aetheria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLOGSiliconas2.jpg 450w, https:\/\/gadea-aetheria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLOGSiliconas2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gadea-aetheria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLOGSiliconas2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gadea-aetheria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLOGSiliconas2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/gadea-aetheria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLOGSiliconas2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-42b657c\" id=\"que-alternativas-existen\" data-block-id=\"42b657c\"><style>.stk-42b657c {margin-top:6px !important;margin-bottom:6px !important;}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What Are the Alternatives?<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bd0e8cc texto-espaciado\" id=\"que-alternativas-existen\" data-block-id=\"bd0e8cc\"><style>.stk-bd0e8cc {margin-bottom:8px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Plenty.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6ebea43 texto-espaciado\" id=\"que-alternativas-existen\" data-block-id=\"6ebea43\"><style>.stk-6ebea43 {margin-bottom:14px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Well-formulated natural products don\u2019t need silicones.<br>They use ingredients that <strong>truly nourish <\/strong>instead of masking the problem:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6f90459 texto-espaciado\" id=\"que-alternativas-existen\" data-block-id=\"6f90459\"><style>.stk-6f90459 {margin-bottom:14px !important;margin-left:16px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Plant butters (shea, cocoa)<br>Pure oils (jojoba, argan, hazelnut)<br>Vegetable glycerin, aloe vera, floral hydrosols<br>Botanical extracts that soothe, hydrate, and regenerate<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-aabc9bc texto-espaciado\" id=\"que-alternativas-existen\" data-block-id=\"aabc9bc\"><style>.stk-aabc9bc {margin-bottom:4px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\ud83d\udc49 At Aetheria, we always choose ingredients <strong>your skin recognizes as its own.<\/strong>.<br>No layers that hide. No fake effects.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1cf2411\" id=\"en-resumen\" data-block-id=\"1cf2411\"><style>.stk-1cf2411 {margin-top:6px !important;margin-bottom:6px !important;}<\/style><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">In Summary<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c813898\" id=\"principales-propiedades-del-aceite-esencial-de-lavanda\" data-block-id=\"c813898\"><style>.stk-c813898 {margin-bottom:4px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Silicones aren\u2019t the enemy\u2014but they\u2019re not what your skin really needs, either.<br>If you\u2019re looking for <strong>real, vibrant, lasting beauty<\/strong>, the best thing you can do is stop covering up\u2026 and start nourishing.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your skin look smooth but never really improve? Silicones in cosmetics might be hiding the real issue. 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