AccessSILK SR-70

Plant-Based Silicone Alternative for Weightless Hair Conditioning and Shine

INCI Name: Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate (and) Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

AccessSILK SR-70 is a high-performance, plant-derived conditioning agent that delivers the elegance and slip of silicones without the potential for buildup. This unique ester blend provides remarkable shine, softness, and conditioning to damaged hair, even at very low usage levels. It is an ideal, natural choice for formulating silky hair serums, effective conditioners, and high-shine lip products.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Rinse-Off & Leave-In Conditioners

Provides excellent detangling and softening for damaged hair, leaving it feeling silky and manageable without any heavy residue.
Hair Serums & Oils

Creates lightweight, non-greasy finishing serums that deliver brilliant shine, control frizz, and seal in moisture for a polished look.
Damaged Hair Treatments

Effectively conditions and smooths chemically treated or heat-damaged hair, improving texture and appearance without causing product buildup over time.
Lip Gloss & Lipsticks

Adds a high-shine, cushiony feel to lip products, enhancing gloss and providing lasting conditioning benefits for smooth, soft lips.
Detangling Sprays

Formulates effective, lightweight detanglers that provide immediate slip to prevent breakage and make combing wet hair effortless.
Anhydrous (Water-Free) Formulations

Serves as a luxurious base or additive in water-free products like hair oils and lip balms for a silky, emollient feel.

How to Use AccessSILK SR-70 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessSILK SR-70

Many hair products use silicones to create that slippery, shiny feeling. AccessSILK SR-70 gives you that same beautiful result using a completely plant-derived ingredient. Think of it as a natural alternative that conditions and adds gloss without the risk of buildup that can sometimes weigh hair down. It’s an emollient, meaning it helps to soften and smooth, making it perfect for both hair and skin.

For the chemistry-minded formulator, AccessSILK SR-70 is a high molecular weight polyester derived from vegetable oils. Its unique structure allows it to form a very fine, breathable film on the hair shaft. This film smooths the hair cuticle, which reduces frizz and locks in moisture. Because it has a high refractive index (the ability to bend light), it imparts a brilliant shine that makes hair look incredibly healthy. This blend includes Olive Oil to further enhance its natural conditioning and moisturizing properties.

Formulation Tips

AccessSILK SR-70 is highly effective at very low concentrations, so a little goes a long way. Use it between 0.2% and 1% in your formulas.

For a lightweight leave-in conditioner or detangling spray, start at the low end (0.2–0.5%).
For a rinse-off conditioner or a richer hair serum, you can go up to 1%.
For lip gloss, 0.5–1% is typically enough to boost shine and conditioning.

This ingredient is an oil, so it should be added to the oil phase of your cream or lotion-based formulas. Heat it with your other oils and butters before emulsifying. It’s also perfectly suited for anhydrous (water-free) products. Simply blend it with other oils to create luxurious hair oils, serums, or lip balms. It is stable across a wide pH range and compatible with most common cosmetic ingredients, including cationic conditioning agents used in traditional conditioners.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Silicone-Free Performance: Delivers the detangling, slip, and shine of popular silicones like dimethicone, but from a natural, plant-based source. Perfect for “clean beauty” and silicone-free claims.
Weightless Conditioning: Conditions even damaged hair without the heavy feeling or buildup that can leave hair looking limp and greasy over time. Hair remains soft, light, and full of body.
Brilliant, Natural Shine: Its high refractive index provides a glossy finish that makes hair look vibrant and healthy. It also adds a beautiful sheen to lip products.
Highly Efficient & Cost-Effective: A very low usage rate of 0.2–1% delivers noticeable results, making it an efficient and economical choice for your formulations.
Versatile Applications: An excellent multi-functional ingredient for a wide range of products, from rinse-off and leave-in hair conditioners to finishing serums and high-shine lip gloss.
Excellent Sensory Profile: Creates a silky, non-greasy feel that consumers love. It improves the spreadability of formulas and leaves a smooth, elegant finish on hair and skin.

Heading #1
Benefits	Clean & Natural, Detangling, Frizz Control, Hair Care Benefits, Lightweight Feel, Natural Derived, Non-Greasy, Silicone-Free, Smooth Spreadability, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate (and) Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Usage Rate	0.2%-1%
Functional Type	Conditioning Agents, Emollients & Moisturizers, Esters & Synthetic Emollients, Sensory Modifiers, Silicone Alternatives, Texture Enhancers
Phase Compatibility	Oil Phase
Application Area	Hair, Lip, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Color Cosmetics, Conditioners, Hair Styling, Serums & Essences
Certifications	Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessSILK SR-70

AccessSILK SR-70 acts as a conditioning agent and emollient. It’s primarily used as a natural alternative to silicones to provide slip, shine, and softness to hair and lip products without weighing them down.

While it provides similar benefits like shine and a silky feel, AccessSILK SR-70 is plant-derived and less likely to cause buildup on the hair over time. This makes it ideal for natural or “clean beauty” formulations and for users who find silicones too heavy.

Very little! The recommended usage rate is 0.2% to 1%. Start at the lower end for lighter products like sprays and increase toward 1% for more intensive conditioners or high-shine serums.

Since it’s an oil-based ingredient, add it to the oil phase of your formulation along with your other oils, butters, and waxes. For simple oil blends (like hair serums), just mix it in with your other oils.

When used at the recommended low levels (0.2–1%), it is designed to be lightweight and non-greasy. It provides conditioning and shine without a heavy feel.

Yes, it is excellent for lip products like lip gloss, lipsticks, and balms. It adds beautiful shine and provides conditioning to keep lips soft and smooth.

Yes. AccessSILK SR-70 is derived from vegetable sources, making it a great choice for natural and plant-based formulations.

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