What do you think about silicon? These materials, especially solid silicon are often used in process operations, particularly those associated with a facelift, for example for breast augmentation, nose shape, etc... In addition, silicon is often used as a chemical in the industry. What about silicone in hair care products?
Silicones are used for the hair would not be solid and not cause harmful reactions. More and more hair care products that use silicon, is the benefit?
- Silicones are used in hair care products has the effect of protecting the hair with a thin hydrophobic material and usually is waterproof (not water rinsed missing though).
- Reduce the effects of absorption, either heat or humidity, because that's a good silicone hair worn before undergoing a process of smoothing and straightening.
- Reduce the loss of moisture that has been in the hair, that is, silicon serves to lock the hydrate.
- Coat the hair so as to produce a subtle effect, neat and easy to comb.
How to find a hair care products contain silicone? Check the ingredients list! The majority of products using silicon below:
A. Cyclomethicone
This is the most widely used silicon-on hair care products. This could evaporate if the silicone has been applied several times. Not many have a protective effect, but is able to give effect to the hair smooth and soft when the condition after shampooing. Widely used in hair care products are rinsed.
2. Dimethicone Copolyol
This type silicon dissolves in water, very mild and not causes a buildup of silicon on the hair. Give effect to smooth, soft and easily combed longer than Cyclomethicone. Widely available in shampoo 2 in 1.
3. Amodimethicone
Better known as amo, amines or acids. Silicon is a modification of this type which will adhere well to the hair. Benefits to maintain moisture and finer hair. However, the nature of the stick more tightly to the hair, the more difficult any attempt at cleaning. Usually found on the product without a rinse conditioner.
4. Dimethicone
Often also called silicone oil. Dimethicone is a hair coat for extra protection, makes hair very shiny, healthy and able to cool the hair. However, these materials are not soluble in water, it is difficult to be removed and cleaned. In addition, the resulting coating to make hair feel heavier and more easily attract dirt and pollutants. That's what makes someone a quick limp hair and dandruff after using hair products that use Dimethicone. Hair care products often use Dimethicone is a serum and moisturizer without a rinse.
Then how to clean hair that silicone coated to prevent buildup that ultimately makes breathing difficult and dull hair? Wash your hair with mild shampoo that does not contain silicone. Repeat the process until the hair shampoo produces foam, especially if you use products that contain Dimethicone.
You do not have to worry about wearing hair care products that contain silicone. If the fear of hair becomes limp and heavy, you should use products containing silicone or Copolyol Dimethicone Cyclomethicone. Silicone is smooth and glowing effect without making the hair 'difficult breathing'.
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