Hair loss can not blame silicone oil?
Then, in the numerous “silicone-free” shampoo propaganda mentioned, “the chemical component such as silicon or dimethyl siloxane is added to the shampoo. The function of this component is to fill the gap between the scales. Full, so it creates a smooth touch. But the impermeability and other inertness of silicon itself will also close the pores, causing the scalp to be itchy, and may even be complicated by the sequelae of hair loss and hair loss. Is this true?


Related medical experts have written that there are many reasons for hair loss, endocrine causes can cause seborrheic alopecia, mental stress, postpartum can also cause hair loss, but hair follicle blockage is not the cause of hair loss.


Professor Wang of the Department of Chemistry of Chengdu University of Technology said that because silicone oil is insoluble in water, so how to flush the water when washing the hair, there will be some residue on the hair, as to whether the residual silicone oil will clog the pores, causing hair loss, there is no Related research can prove this.


Director of Sichuan Hairdressing Association, Director He told reporters: "The content of silicone oil in shampoo is not high. Under the action of cleaning surfactants, the flushing of a large amount of water is almost exhausted, and there is no evidence to show that There is a direct relationship between silicone oil shampoo and hair loss, but because silicone oil shampoo can make hair more fluffy, it is suitable for people with less and thinner hair. Consumers can choose shampoo according to their own hair.


Moreover, polydimethylsiloxane itself is a general term for a large class of substances. The molecules are large and small, the molecular size is different, and the properties are different. That is to say, although polydimethylsiloxane is written in the shampoo, the molecular size of each is different, and the specific adhesion is also different.


In fact, in addition to shampoo, more silicone oils are hair care products. Some experts say that after using shampoo-free shampoo, because the hair will be dry, many consumers will use a lot of hair care products, such as hair conditioner and hair mask. In fact, the silicone oil content in hair care products is much higher than that in shampoo. Therefore, when using hair conditioner hair mask, be careful not to apply it on the scalp. After use, it must be rinsed with water to prevent residue. .


Silicone-free, silicon-free shampoo ingredients list


Silicon-containing shampoo


Silicone oil (dimethylsiloxane, etc.)


Attached to the hair, filling the damaged parts of the scales, making the surface of the hair smoother due to chemical stability and insoluble in water, may cause hair follicle blockage.


Cetyl alcohol


Generally used in skin care products, shampoo, lubrication in shampoo will cause long acne, acne.


Silicon-free shampoo


Natural plant essential oil


Moisturizing, smoothing hair, natural ingredients are more irritating and cost-effective.


Stearyl alcohol


Mainly used in cosmetics, toiletries, play a moisturizing, inhibiting greasy effect may cause acne, pores blocked.