Common Ingredient in Conditioner...

[LadyKaypnyc]

I was just researching the ingredients in my conditioners and decided to share

(I know, I'm bored)

Stearalkonium Chloride: A plant-derived ingredient, it reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charges on hair, and is a good conditioning agent also adds shine to hair and improves the ability to comb through hair

cetyl alcohol (natual fatty alcohol) This keeps oil and water from separating; also a foam booster
I thought this was bad,lol, now I know better

Stearyl Alcohol (natural fatty alcohol) is used as an emollient (skin softener), emulsifier, and thickener in creams and lotions.

Dimethyl Stearamine: Conditioning and thickening agent

Dimethicone: An organic silicone, derived from silica, this white powder occurs abundantly in nature. It is used as a skin protectant, emollient, and moisturizer. It provides silkiness, and is well tolerated by even the most sensitive skins. Dimethicone helps slow down moisture loss and further helps smooth fine, dry lines

Glycerin: Glycerin is a natural emollient and humectant derived from vegetable oils. It is a by-product of soap manufacturing. It is a clear colorless syrupy liquid. A humectant, and emollient it absorbs moisture from the air and, therefore helps keep moisture in whatever it is put into. Recommended for use in skin care products and soap making

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate: Ammonium salts derived from a colorless, crystalline compound made from coconut oil. Used for its foaming properties and mild acidic pH values.

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine: A coconut oil, alcohol and betaine compound. A salt derived from the fatty acids of coconut oil. Betaine occurs commonly in beets and other vegetables. It is used as an emulsifier, thickener, foam booster and conditioner. Coconut oil is a highly saturated fat semi-solid oil derived from the kernels of coconuts. Alcohol is manufactured by the fermentation of starch, sugar or any other carbohydrate. It is used to help dissolve or dispense one or more substances. Commonly used in shampoos and conditioners for its cleansing, thickening and foam boasting properties.

Cocamide DEA: Derived from coconut oil. Mild skin and hair cleanser, gives lather and assists in removal of fatty soils.

Methylparaben: Derived from the palm leaf. It is a food grade preservative used to ensure shelf life and hygienic stability. It is non-toxic and non-irritating and is effective against a wide range of bacteria and fungi.

Propylparaben: Common cosmetic food grade preservative that is anti-fungal and anti-microbial.

Triethanolamine: A pH balancer used in cosmetics and body care products.

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[Dayjoy]

Thanks! I just learned a lot.

 

[naturalgurl]

Why does so many products have things that are "derived" from and messed with? Then they add stuff like glycerin and a few other good things and it's suddenly good for the hair? I guess I'm saying all of that because for years my hair would grow as fast as it would shed. I always wondered why I couldn't retain length. Then I started reading more bottles and saw how they would add natural stuff to all of this stuff I couldn't prounounce. I then started mixing the natural stuff they were claiming to add minus the methlydimethicones and junk and VOILA, not more shedding. I really and truly think that your hair either loves cones or dies from them. All of those years, my hair could not handle cones. That list really looks scurry to me though, but my hair hates that stuff...

 

[AfroKink]

thanks for this!

Lys

 

[morehairplease]

I was just researching the ingredients in my conditioners and decided to share

(I know, I'm bored)

Stearalkonium Chloride: A plant-derived ingredient, it reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charges on hair, and is a good conditioning agent also adds shine to hair and improves the ability to comb through hair

cetyl alcohol (natual fatty alcohol) This keeps oil and water from separating; also a foam booster
I thought this was bad,lol, now I know better

Stearyl Alcohol (natural fatty alcohol) is used as an emollient (skin softener), emulsifier, and thickener in creams and lotions.

Dimethyl Stearamine: Conditioning and thickening agent

Dimethicone: An organic silicone, derived from silica, this white powder occurs abundantly in nature. It is used as a skin protectant, emollient, and moisturizer. It provides silkiness, and is well tolerated by even the most sensitive skins. Dimethicone helps slow down moisture loss and further helps smooth fine, dry lines

Glycerin: Glycerin is a natural emollient and humectant derived from vegetable oils. It is a by-product of soap manufacturing. It is a clear colorless syrupy liquid. A humectant, and emollient it absorbs moisture from the air and, therefore helps keep moisture in whatever it is put into. Recommended for use in skin care products and soap making

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate: Ammonium salts derived from a colorless, crystalline compound made from coconut oil. Used for its foaming properties and mild acidic pH values.

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine: A coconut oil, alcohol and betaine compound. A salt derived from the fatty acids of coconut oil. Betaine occurs commonly in beets and other vegetables. It is used as an emulsifier, thickener, foam booster and conditioner. Coconut oil is a highly saturated fat semi-solid oil derived from the kernels of coconuts. Alcohol is manufactured by the fermentation of starch, sugar or any other carbohydrate. It is used to help dissolve or dispense one or more substances. Commonly used in shampoos and conditioners for its cleansing, thickening and foam boasting properties.

Cocamide DEA: Derived from coconut oil. Mild skin and hair cleanser, gives lather and assists in removal of fatty soils.

Methylparaben: Derived from the palm leaf. It is a food grade preservative used to ensure shelf life and hygienic stability. It is non-toxic and non-irritating and is effective against a wide range of bacteria and fungi.

Propylparaben: Common cosmetic food grade preservative that is anti-fungal and anti-microbial.

Triethanolamine: A pH balancer used in cosmetics and body care products.

:blowkiss: so much for this list! I am printing it off so that I will have it in front of me whenever I am looking at products(crazy, I know..).

 

[InnerSoul]

thanks for the info!!!

 

[MonPetite]

THANKS FOR THIS!

Great job researching!

 

[Forever in Bloom]

It must be a good thing to be bored...'cause this is a handy dandy list to have Thanks!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

natural is best - and I am sure this will start a fight.....But - here it goes....

By Aubrey Hampton

If you want natural products, you have to be willing to search them out. Learn to read labels, and refuse to settle for half-natural hair and skin care. Below I've listed and described the "ten most wanted"—the ten chemicals I most want to see off the labels of so-called natural hair and skin care products.

1. Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Paraben — Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Studies have shown that they are weakly estrogenic and can be absorbed by the body through the skin. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic.

2. Diethanolamine (DEA), Triethanolamine (TEA) — Often used in cosmetics as emulsifiers and/or foaming agents. They can cause allergic reactions, eye irritation and dryness of hair and skin. DEA and TEA are "amines" (ammonia compounds) and can form cancer-causing nitrosamines when they come in contact with nitrates. Toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.

3. Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl Urea — These are widely used preservatives. The American Academy of Dermatology has found them to be a primary cause of contact dermatitis. Two trade names for these chemicals are Germall II and Germall 115. Neither of the Germall chemicals contains a good antifungal agent, and they must be combined with other preservatives. Both these chemicals release formaldehyde, which can be toxic.

4. Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate — A cheap, harsh detergent used in shampoos for its cleansing and foam-building properties. Often derived from petroleum, it is frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the phrase "comes from coconuts." It causes eye irritation, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, skin rashes and other allergic reactions.

5. Petrolatum — Also known as petroleum jelly, this mineral oil derivative is used for its emollient properties in cosmetics. It has no nutrient value for the skin and can interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dryness and chapping. It often creates the very conditions it claims to alleviate. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap.

6. Propylene Glycol — Ideally this is a vegetable glycerin mixed with grain alcohol, both of which are natural. Usually it is a synthetic petrochemical mix used as a humectant. It has been known to cause allergic reactions, hives and eczema. When you see PEG (polyethylene glycol) or PPG (polypropylene glycol) on labels, beware—these are related synthetics.

7. PVP/VA Copolymer — A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, styling aids and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since inhaled particles can damage the lungs of sensitive persons.

8. Stearalkonium Chloride — A quaternary ammonium compound used in hair conditioners and creams. Developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener, it is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which are beneficial to the hair. Causes allergic reactions. Toxic.

9. Synthetic Colors — Used to make cosmetics "pretty," synthetic colors, along with synthetic hair dyes, should be avoided at all costs. They will be labeled as FD&C or D&C, followed by a color and a number. Example: FD&C Red No. 6 / D&C Green No. 6. Many synthetic colors can be carcinogenic. If a cosmetic contains them, don't use it.

10. Synthetic Fragrances — The synthetic fragrances used in cosmetics can have as many as 200 ingredients. There is no way to know what the chemicals are, since on the label it will simply read "fragrance." Some problems caused by these chemicals include headaches, dizziness, rash, hyperpigmentation, violent coughing, vomiting, skin irritation—the list goes on. Advice: Don't buy a cosmetic that has the word "fragrance" on the ingredients label.

 

[AfroKink]

I'm trying to formulate my own conditioner. Do any of you know where I can find cetyl alcohol?


Also, if the sulfates are bad, what should be used to clean hair?
Lys

 

[morehairplease]

I'm trying to formulate my own conditioner. Do any of you know where I can find cetyl alcohol?


Also, if the sulfates are bad, what should be used to clean hair?
Lys

have you tried fromnaturewithlove.com and lotioncrafter.com

 

[LadyKaypnyc]

I'm trying to formulate my own conditioner. Do any of you know where I can find cetyl alcohol?


Also, if the sulfates are bad, what should be used to clean hair?
Lys

Non sulfate shampoos, like Dr. Bonners/Dr. Woods...I personally like Nasabbs teawyn Shampoo (nasabb.com).

Most of the time, I use baking soda and ACV to clarify my hair.

 

[scorpian]

I'm trying to formulate my own conditioner. Do any of you know where I can find cetyl alcohol?


Also, if the sulfates are bad, what should be used to clean hair?
Lys

Lotioncrafter and the personal formulator both have cetyl alcohol for sale...fast shipping

You can use [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cocamidopropyl Betaine(coconut oil based) found in sulfate free shampoos and online if you want to purchase just the [/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cocamidopropyl Betaine[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] to make your own shampoo

Etsy.com has handmade shampoo bars and shampoos that are sulfate free
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[morehairplease]

Non sulfate shampoos, like Dr. Bonners/Dr. Woods...I personally like Nasabbs teawyn Shampoo (nasabb.com).

Most of the time, I use baking soda and ACV to clarify my hair.

hi there,

is this moisturizing? my tresses are extremely dry and every shampoo that I have used seems to dry my hair even more.

 

[AfroKink]

Thanks for all of the info ladies.

These are the ingredients I want to put in. I still don't know what I'm going to use as a base.

silk amino acids
castor oil
honeyquat or honey
murumuru butter
jojoba oil
BTMS
coconut oil
cetyl alcohol

Lys

 

[scorpian]

Thanks for all of the info ladies.

These are the ingredients I want to put in. I still don't know what I'm going to use as a base.

silk amino acids
castor oil
honeyquat or honey
murumuru butter
jojoba oil
BTMS
coconut oil
cetyl alcohol

Lys

If you have BTMS you can use that as your base or buy an unscented base from a supplier like http://www.camdengrey.com/ and then add your ingredients

 

[PeggyFair]

Why does so many products have things that are "derived" from and messed with? Then they add stuff like glycerin and a few other good things and it's suddenly good for the hair? I guess I'm saying all of that because for years my hair would grow as fast as it would shed. I always wondered why I couldn't retain length. Then I started reading more bottles and saw how they would add natural stuff to all of this stuff I couldn't prounounce. I then started mixing the natural stuff they were claiming to add minus the methlydimethicones and junk and VOILA, not more shedding. I really and truly think that your hair either loves cones or dies from them. All of those years, my hair could not handle cones. That list really looks scurry to me though, but my hair hates that stuff...

I agree with this, I have significantly reduced the number of "commercial" products that I have used. I just use plain ole she butter, castor, jojoba, etc...After all, these are the natural ingredients that make many of these products "perform" anyway.