Ebony Majesty
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Has anyone come across sodium hydroxide in a conditioner. I purchased 2 Care and Repair conditioners last week for co-washes but discovered this in the ingredients. Should I be worried?ohwell:
I think someone asked about this before. I believe its way down on the list, and its probably in there to help regulate pH. You should be fine. I use Sunsilk hydra TLC conditioner for my cowashes and my hair loves it.
ETA: Sodium hydroxide also reacts with fats and oils to create salts, so it may also be in the conditioner in small amounts to help break up oil? Just a guess.
Salts can also act as emulsifiers. The sodium hydroxide is probably in there to regulate the pH like Determined mentioned. It really isn't a big deal. The concentration of sodium hydroxide in a relaxer vs what they put into something to regulate the pH isn't even comparable.