In recent years, major Japanese manufacturers have launched the so-called "silicone-free oil shampoo", and advertised that silicone-free shampoo has mild, non-irritating, healthy hair and other effects. This kind of propaganda method deeply hits consumers' hearts, and “silicone-free shampoo” has also been highly praised by consumers. But is "silicone-free shampoo" really good for hair? Must I choose "silicone-free shampoo?" Today, Della will take everyone to find out.


First of all, what is the silicone oil in the care products? The so-called silicone oil is not the kind of sticky oily oil that we imagined, but a kind of substance composed of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and cyclomethicone and its derivatives. The amount added in shampoo is generally less than 4%.




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What is the role of silicone oil in the care products? The film forming properties of silicone oil are commonly used in products. A film is formed on the surface of the hair fiber, which makes the hair more shiny and more "smooth". In addition, the protective layer formed by "silicone oil" can also maintain a certain water retention function, so that the hair retains moisture.


What are the disadvantages of silicone-containing products? Long-term use may cause the hair to become greasy, sticky, not fluffy, and not clean. But this depends on the hair, hair oil, soft, thin, and more prone to this problem. However, the silicone oil shampoo does not harm the health of the body. The so-called clogged pores are just swearing gimmicks, and the deficiencies are also rumors. In fact, the amount of silicone oil in the shampoo is very low, and it is also selectively more easily absorbed on the hair than on the scalp. Therefore, in addition to the greasy mentioned in the second point, it has no effect on health. Some articles have mentioned that silicone oil can cause cancer, which is even more nonsense.




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So what is a silicone-free shampoo? As the name suggests, products that do not contain silicone oil on the shampoo ingredient list can be called silicone-free shampoos. The benefits of silicone-free oil compared to silicone-containing products are mainly reflected in the scalp and hair, which are more refreshing and have no sticky feeling. However, "silicone-free shampoo" has no effect of preventing hair loss, safer and healthier.


What is the cause of the "silicone-free shampoo" fire? There are two main reasons for this: First, it is largely due to the hype of the merchants. The consumer's choice tendency is slowly guided, and it is considered “free of silicon and healthier”. Second, most people have serious problems with hair oil. After using silicone-free oil, the scalp and hair become refreshing and are liked by more people.




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Should we choose "with silicone oil" or "silicone-free oil products"? Need to decide according to your hair. If your hair is soft, you want to pursue a fluffy effect; hair is oily, hair is sticky; short hair or hair style does not require care, then you can choose silicone-free shampoo. If your hair is damaged, dry, and dry, it is recommended that you choose a silicon shampoo.


What are the disadvantages of "silicon-containing" and "silicon-free" products? As mentioned above, "silicon-containing" shampoo is not suitable for oily hair. It will become greasy, sticky, not fluffy and not clean after prolonged use. The "silicone-free shampoo" is not suitable for dry hair. Long-term use will make the hair dry, dull, and the price is much higher than the silicon-containing shampoo.




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As mentioned in the previous article, the effect of silicone oil or silicone-free oil on hair is more on smoothness. For hair health, the difference between the two is not great. For a shampoo, what is the surfactant, including what is the replacement after the silicone oil is used, etc., should be noted. I still hope that everyone can choose according to their own needs, not just because they do not buy silicone oil, choose to buy or not to buy a shampoo, to avoid falling into the marketing trap.


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