Why does shampoo add silicone oil?
Silicone oil has the characteristics of low cost, good adhesion, non-toxic, odorless and tasteless, and is often used as a film-forming agent and emollient in cosmetics. It can be said that silicone oil is cheap and easy to use, and it is an extremely cost-effective ingredient. Therefore, more than 95% of shampoos on the market add silicone oil.
What effect does silicone oil have on hair?
In the field of washing and hair care, the film-forming properties of silicone oil are usually used. Silicone oil forms a thin film on the surface of hair fibers, which makes hair soft, shiny and protective.
Is silicone oil really harmless?
There is no quantitative research to prove that silicone oil is related to problems such as clogging pores, causing itchy scalp, causing acne, and hair loss, and it also provides relevant dosage basis. It is unscientific to talk about the disadvantages regardless of the content. Moreover, the process from shampooing to rinsing usually only takes 1-3 minutes. The contact time between silicone oil and hair is short, and it has been rinsed in large quantities, so there are not many silicone oil molecules left.
Is it okay to use silicone-free products and then conditioner?
Of course, but almost all common hair conditioners contain silicone oil. Only some niche brands take a differentiated route and choose expensive smoothing agents to replace silicone oil, and the price of such products will be much higher.
