Let you know silicone oil-polydimethylsiloxane（I）

Silicone-Free Shampoo-Brief Introduction


Polydimethylsiloxane (Polydimethylsiloxane), commonly known as silicone oil, is a hydrophobic silicone material. It is used in medicine, daily chemicals, food, construction and other fields. It can make hair surface smooth when added to washing and nursing products. However, silicone oil is insoluble in water and can also be used as a hydrophobic silicone material. Block up hair follicles, make hair dry and damaged, or even hair loss. Almost 90% of shampoos contain silicone oil, according to the test report. To reduce the damage to hair caused by silicone oil, experts recommend using silicone-free shampoos.


In recent two years, silicone-free shampoo began to enter the public's horizon. Many hair pals'curiosity and longing for silicone-free shampoo put a mysterious veil on the silicone-free shampoo. When we say that shampoo contains silicon, we don't mean that it contains silicon, but that it contains dimethicone. Silicone oil is a common name for liquid polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) at room temperature. Also known as "Silicon Ling", this substance is actually a sealant, mainly for smoothing hair. When used, it is found that the touch of hair is very good, smooth and soft, and the taste is lovely. Many hair pals are blinded by the illusion that smooth and soft can achieve the effect of nourishing hair, but in fact it is not. Closure based on siloxane will make the nutrition of hair care products can not reach the inside of the hair. With the increase of usage, siloxane will gather around the hair and tightly wrap the outside of the hair. The pores will be blocked, resulting in a large number of loss of nutrition inside the hair. The ultimate result will affect the health of the scalp, and even lead to hair follicle atrophy, head. Symptoms such as increased debris and alopecia. No silicone oil shampoo is a high quality hair care product with natural pure plant essence and no chemical mineral additives such as silicon.


Chemical Structure of (PDMS)


Such a structure determines that PDMS is a kind of "inert" substance, that is to say, its chemical properties are very stable. Since the 1950s, when silicone oil was tested in personal care products, it has been unable to get in and out. Since the 1970s, PDMS has been resident in shampoos and hair care products, taking away the elegance of vegetable oils, cetaceanol and other ingredients that have been used for thousands of years.


Advantages and disadvantages of non-silicone oil shampoo-silicone Oil Shampoo


Hair is used to protect our scalp from ultraviolet rays and harmful substances in addition to its beauty. Smooth and dense hair not only reflects health, but also adds a lot of color to the overall image. In order to maintain beauty, shampoo is the most basic use of hair care. Hair cleaning and maintenance are inseparable from shampoo. Shampoo is the most basic demand product for hair, can be said to be a necessity. The health of hair is closely related to the good quality of shampoo.


Hair grows from hair follicles in the scalp. The main ingredient is keratin. There are many irregular scales on each hair. When the hair scales are damaged, they will rise, which will increase the friction between the hair. The hair is not combed smoothly. More friction will aggravate the damage of the hair scales. Hair, like nails, is hardened keratin and is lifeless, so it is impossible to have a protective mechanism that automatically generates sebum membranes, just like skin. So after washing, it should feel as astringent as a broom at first. After hair is cleaned, the scales will be opened. If the shampoo containing silicone oil is used, the silicone oil will adhere to the holes of the scales, making the surface of the hair smooth, and many hair pals will be covered by this appearance. Shielded, think silicone oil can achieve the effect of nourishing hair, in fact, it is not.


Microgoddess hair care experts tell us: based on the sealing of silicone oil will make the nutrition of hair care products can not reach the inside of hair, silicone oil is insoluble in water, will block hair follicles, hair dry and damaged, and even hair loss, as the number of times of use increases, silicone oil gathered around the hair will tightly wrap the outside of the hair, the pores will be blocked. Plug, resulting in a large number of loss of hair internal nutrition, the final result of the health of the scalp, and even lead to hair follicle atrophy, increased dandruff, hair loss and other symptoms.


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