On January 27, 2026, the commercialization process of ethyl silicone oil in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical fields significantly accelerated due to its biocompatibility and multifunctionality. According to data from Oriental Wealth Network, the proportion of non industrial applications of ethyl silicone oil worldwide has increased from 12% in 2020 to 28% in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 15% for demand for cosmetic grade products.


Cosmetics Industry: From Basic Ingredients to Functional Upgrades
The international beauty giant Henkel Group recently launched the "26 Henkel Hong Kong PPN001BC" series of skincare products, which for the first time uses ethyl silicone oil as the core moisturizing ingredient. This substance achieves 24-hour long-lasting water retention by forming a dynamic breathable film, while reducing the risk of pore blockage that may be caused by traditional silicone oil. Domestic brands such as Perfect Diary and Huaxizi have also accelerated their layout. "Water oil general purpose polyether modified ethyl silicone oil" developed by Shanghai Meiruier Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd. has been applied to many popular liquid foundation, achieving a 40% increase in makeup and fit.


Pharmaceutical field: from excipients to active carriers
In the pharmaceutical field, ethyl silicone oil is transitioning from traditional lubricants to drug delivery systems. The "liquid fluorosilicone rubber ethyl silicone oil composite material" developed by Xinyuan Chemical has been successfully used for heart stent coating, reducing the postoperative restenosis rate to below 3% by controlling the drug release rate. In addition, the medical grade ethyl silicone oil developed by Wuhan Magic Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has passed FDA certification and become the preferred material for artificial joint lubricants. The procurement volume of domestic tertiary hospitals has increased by 60% year-on-year.


Environmental regulations drive technological change
Faced with the strict restrictions on the ring content in silicone oil under the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH), domestic enterprises are accelerating the research and development of green processes. Yunnan Energy Investment Silicon Materials has optimized the catalytic system to reduce the ring content in the production of vinyl silicone oil from 8% to 0.5%, increasing the product premium space by 30%. Anhui Aiyota Silicone Oil Co., Ltd. has launched "Degradable Ethyl Silicone Oil", which achieves 6-month natural degradation by introducing ester based structure, solving the environmental residue problem of traditional silicone oil.


Capacity layout and competitive landscape
As of January 2026, there are over 85 domestic manufacturers of ethyl silicone oil, with an annual total production capacity exceeding 500000 tons. Among them, Hesheng Silicon Industry, Xingfa Group, and Yunnan Energy Investment have formed a tripartite situation, with CR3 market share reaching 55%. In terms of foreign brands, Wacker Chemie from Germany and Dow Corning from the United States still hold a 20% market share in the high-end market through localized production strategies. Industry experts predict that as technological barriers increase and environmental costs rise, industry concentration will further increase after 2026, and small and medium-sized enterprises will face integration pressure.