Have
you ever wondered what the chemicals in your shampoo are? Are you aware that
using bad shampoo chemicals might not only harm your hair follicles but also
cause irreversible hair loss?
According
to a recent study conducted by the American Society of Dermatology, some
harmful chemicals such as dimethicone(which contains the silicate particles) in
shampoo are responsible for about 90% of hair loss and skin disorders.
It
is critical to avoid using poor shampoo components if you want long, healthy,
and beautiful hair.
Continue
reading to find out more about this popular cosmetic component. Then you may
decide if you want to avoid it or not.
What exactly is dimethicone?
Dimethicone,
also referred to as polydimethylsiloxane, is a silicone-based compound that is
often found in hair care and cosmetic products. It functions as an anti-foaming
ingredient, skin moisturizer, skin protectant, and skin and hair conditioner.
Dimethicone
prevents water absorption, which leads to drying out of the hair since it can't
be thoroughly moisturized. It also weighs down the hair and prevents it from
creating a natural curl shape. Because silicones, such as Dimethicone, must be
thoroughly eliminated with strong sulphates, sulphates also dry out the hair
and can eventually cause hair damage.
Why is dimethicone harmful to hair?
Although
dimethicone is safe to use on the skin, it becomes more problematic when
applied to the hair, mostly because it can coat and weigh down the strands
(which is not great for curls or fine hair).
However,
if you have dry, damaged hair that's prone to knots, dimethicone may assist in
producing that smooth, slippery sensation, making detangling simple and giving
the illusion that the hair is super-conditioned and healthy, Dimethicone is
also often used in style products to 'glue' the cuticles together and give that
smooth, glossy appearance in hair.
But
it's this "gluing" process that might cause issues in the long
run—dimethicone tends to build upon your strands rapidly, preventing water from
reaching your hair cuticle and leaving your hair lank, dry, and damaged.
The
good news is Silicones may be readily removed by washing with a sulfate-free,
silicone-free cleaner. Yes, it will strip and dry your strands, but it will
also "reset" them, so if you use silicone frequently, try a reset
wash once every few weeks to remove the buildup.
In conclusion
You
don't have to use dimethicone just because experts say it's not the evil that
the internet has made it out to be. Dimethicone has advantages and
disadvantages, so if you've read the above and don't want to use it, don't!
Nobody is forcing you! The benefit of an over-saturated beauty market is that
you have a choice of silicone-free alternatives to choose from.
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