Silicone is used in special effects as a material for simulating realistic skin, either for prosthetic makeup, prop body parts, or rubber masks. Platinum silicones are ideal for simulating flesh and skin due to their strength, firmness, and translucency, creating a convincing effect. Silicone masks have an advantage over latex masks in that because of the material properties, the mask hugs the wearers face and moves in a realistic manner with the wearer's facial expressions. Silicone is often used as a hypoallergenic substitute for foam latex prosthetics.
Silicone is used in special effects as a material for simulating realistic skin, either for prosthetic makeup, prop body parts, or rubber masks. Platinum silicones are ideal for simulating flesh and skin due to their strength, firmness, and translucency creating a convincing effect. Silicone masks have an advantage over latex masks in that because of the material properties, the mask hugs the wearers face and moves in a realistic manner with the wearer's facial expressions. Silicone is often used as a hypoallergenic substitute for foam latex prosthetics.