Many women believe that all alcohol in hair products is bad. But the truth is that some alcohols are okay to use. Not all of them are drying!
The following 'fatty' alcohols in hair products are actually beneficial because they create an emollient effect and help hydrate hair:
Cetearyl
Cetyl
Stearyl
Behenyl
Isocetyl
Isostearyl
Lauryl
Lanolin
Myristyl
C30-50
The alcohols are usually derived from natural sources (animals and plants ). They help the cuticle to lie flat on the surface of the hair. As a result, the hair shaft has a smooth, soft feeling. In shampoos and conditioners, they act as thickeners.
The only problem with these alcohols is that they can make hair look greasy if used in excess. This is because they mix with the natural scalp sebum.
So, it's ok to buy hair products containing these fatty alcohols. They will condition your hair and make it soft and manageable.
On the other hand, avoid hair products that include these short chain alcohols:
SD
SD 40
Denat
Propanol
Propyl
Isopropyl
These can cause hair to become dried and frizzy. They are especially bad for women with curly hair.
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