The Concern Over Silicones
According to treasuredtressesblog.wordpress.com and curlynikki.com, there are several categories for silicones approved for use in hair
care products.
1. Dimethicones
2. Low molecular weight cyclic silicones
(cyclomethicones)
3. Dimethiconols 4. Dimethicone copolyols
5. Phenyl
trimethicones
Silicones that are not soluble in water and build up on the hair are:
Cetearyl
methicone
Cetyl Dimethicone
Cyclomethicone
Cyclopentasiloxane
Dimethicone
Dimethiconol
Stearyl Dimethicone,
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12 (and) Cetrimonium Chloride,
and
Trimethylsilylamodimethicone.
*** Trideceth-12 and Cetrimonium
Chloride are only considered a silicone when both are combined with
Amodimethicone.
Silicones that are slightly soluble in water and will build up on most types of curly hair:
Amodimethicone,
Behenoxy Dimethicone
Stearoxy Dimethicone.
Silicones that are soluble in water and safe to use (they are not listed with PEG in front of them):
Dimethicone Copolyol
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Hydroxypropyl Polysiloxane
Lauryl methicone copolyol
Curlynikki also adds out that a study revealed that silicone molecules are almost 100% removed from the
surface of the hair when a shampoo containing sodium lauryl sulfate,
sodium lauryl ether sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl
ether sulfate, or cocamidopropyl betaine was used. However, if one plans to use the method of conditioner-washing
one’s hair, these water insoluble and organic insoluble materials seem
to be something that should possibly be avoided, with the exception of
the dimethicone copolyols or PEG-modified variety. Purchasing
a quality clarifying or chelating shampoo will remove the product
build-up. Some women still swear by mixing baking soda into their normal
shampoo to convert it to a clarifying shampoo. Whichever method you
choose, be sure to follow-up with a apple cider vinegar rinse to
regulate the pH balance of your hair.
Sources
http://treasuredtressesblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/03/brief-post-on-silicones-in-your-conditioner/
http://www.curlynikki.com/search?q=silicones
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