Silicone is often referred to as organic silicon in Chinese, and the commonly used term for silicone oil is also a general term for a part of the silicone series of products. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS, widely used), cyclic polydimethylsiloxane (such as D4, D5, D6), and emulsified silicone oil (commonly used in shampoo) are often referred to as silicone oil. Silicone oil has a stable structure and is not prone to degradation. Under normal conditions, it is also difficult to react with other substances. At the same time, the chemical bonds are flexible and easy to move, with low surface tension, and also waterproof and breathable. And although it has an oil character, its texture is light, thin, and smooth, so it is very popular among daily chemical enterprises.
Silicone oil was first developed for military use during World War II. Silicone oil has been used in the cosmetics industry for decades, with silicone oil being first used in shampoo and deodorant products in the 1970s. After decades of development, it has been widely used in cosmetics or personal care products, especially in skincare and makeup products where silicone oil is used.
For example:
1. Silicone oil is very important for adjusting the skin feel of skincare products because it is very silky and cannot be replaced by many other oils, so it is widely used in sunscreen.
2. Silicone oil is particularly important in hair care products. It can tightly wrap the hair, allowing those hair scales that appear rough and dry to regain a smooth luster in a short period of time
Silicone oil causes hair loss? There are often reports of silicone oil causing hair loss. When using silicone oil in shampoo, it can clog pores. Once the pores are blocked, sebum cannot flow out.
The sebum trapped in the pores can cause redness and inflammation, leading to acne and hair loss There is actually no corresponding scientific basis, and healthy scalp is more suitable for using shampoo containing silicone oil. Silicone free "is more suitable for certain groups of people, such as friends with sparse hair, short hair, and sensitive scalp.
Because it can make hair fluffy and less prone to allergies, of course, it may cause dry and astringent hair. The product containing silicone oil HR Helena Revitalizing&Repairing Night Cream Kerun cream Antisun Moroccan Hair Care Oil Shiseido fino Hair Mask Violet Shampoo.
At present, no research shows that silicone oil can cause hair follicle blockage, hair loss and other problems; The promotion of silicone free shampoo focuses on gentle cleaning and scalp care, while the role of silicone oil is to make hair smooth, and the two are not actually in the same evaluation system; Even if there is no silicone oil in shampoo, other similar products will be used as substitutes; Whether to choose a silicone free shampoo needs to be 'tailored to your hair'.
