Bloggers and inexperienced cosmetologists in one voice say: Silicone clogs the pores! Girls are recommended not to use the means, which are silicones, so as not to provoke the appearance of inflammation on the skin and the risen hair on the head. In fact, this group of chemicals is not as terrible as described. Similar words we are talking about the principle of operation of silicones.
Silicon - what is it?
Silicon is a group of synthetic polymers, which is divided into several subgroups with different properties:
- Water soluble - They are easily flushed with water, leaving a thin protective film. Examples: Dimethicone Copolyol, Polysioxane, Lauryl Methicone Copolyol and others. It is included in the creams, serum, base skin bases, forged for extended pores and a lot of other cosmetics. Percentage in composition - up to 8%.
- Partially water-soluble - They are also washed away, but with the use of detergent. Examples: Behenoxy Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Stearoxy Dimethicone and others. It is added to shampoos, balms and hair masks, sometimes you can see in the composition of hair paints. Percentage in composition - up to 20%.
- Poorly soluble - They can be washed only with deep penetrating detergent. Examples: Methicone, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone and others. Usually occurs in the composition of the styling agents: hair polish, spray for fixing, laying gel, can also be seen as part of thermal protection and sunsporated, antiperspirants, body cream. Percentage in composition - up to 20%.
Silicons dissolve detergent and even water
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Silicon's action
- Inherently, Silicone is inert - they themselves do not have any action on our skin and hair. The role of silicone in the medium is to form a thin breathable film that will slow down the evaporation of moisture.
- Under the layer of silicone film, the active ingredients work better - more efficiently feed the skin, treated rash and remove irritation.
- Silicones help the medium easier and easily distribute over the surface, leveling skin and hair relief.
- Since Silicons are inert, they do not contribute to the reproduction of bacteria, contrary to myth.
- There can be allergies to silicone, since they are not toxic and are contained in a safe concentration.
- The only negative effect is faster hair pollution. The polymer molecules attract water molecules together with the factors of the external environment - dust, fat.
Silicons do not cause allergies and irritations
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Dispel myths
It is believed that silicones are clogged into the pores of the skin, which provokes the appearance of rashes. However, people who blame this group of chemical components of the composition do not understand that the inertness of silicones by itself refutes their myth. First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the individual reaction - the skin of everyone is different, which responds in its own way even on natural substances. As part of the same cream, there may be no less than ten other components, one of which will cause contamination. Understand what kind of, it is possible only in an experienced way.
Others are afraid that the skin will not breathe under the layer of silicones. Chemists in response to this say: Remember that the skin does not breathe at all. Experienced cosmetologists specifically select silicone care, which allows the active substances to cure the skin from acne faster and moisten dry areas.
Especially one should not believe that silicone carcinogenic. No research has not yet proven the effect of cosmetics on the occurrence of cancer, otherwise it would be on the first lane of all media. Employees of the laboratory of cosmetic plants carefully work on each formula so that buyers are satisfied with the means and constantly bought it. Add an element, worsening the client's health, no one would be.
Summing up, repeat once again - Silicons are completely safe for your health and beauty Subject to their proper use and regular cleansing of the skin and hair. Do not deprive yourself with pleasure to walk with shiny smooth hair and even face color. Come to chemistry with the mind, then it will only benefit you.