Now it’s very difficult to find cosmetics that do not harm our hair and skin. Increasingly, women began to study in more detail the composition of the necessary funds and avoid such a component as demethicone, which means that the composition contains silicone. Why is it harmful to hair? Today we will talk about all its advantages and disadvantages, and also display a list of shampoos without it.
What does "silicone-free shampoo" mean?
Shampoos without chemicals are very difficult to find, you can get them only on order or create them yourself. But still on the shelves there are shampoos without silicone and parabens, a list of those will be presented below. This is a major breakthrough in cosmetology, and now there is the opportunity to inflict a minimum of damage to hair at least when washing your hair. So, probably everyone knows about parabens and sulfates. And what is silicone and why is it added to shampoos?
The first thing that I want to note is that the silicone in the shampoo is not a piece of rubber, but a substance that allows the product to be more dense. What is it useful and harmful for hair?
- It is added to the shampoo for thickening.
- To give volume.
- For shine.
- For thermal protection at the time of installation.
- Seals split ends and hair damage along the entire length.
You ask: "And is that bad?" No, it’s just wonderful, but you can’t use this shampoo all the time. Silicone creates a film on the hair, tightly "sits" between the scales, and the curls simply lose oxygen. As a result, you get dry, lifeless, faded hair, from which precious hair will start to fall out.
So, shampoos without silicone are the free breath of hair, its health and strength.
"Chemical" shampoos
Chemical ingredients added to detergents adversely affect the scalp and the lipid barrier of the hair is broken. Because of this, the curls look unattractive, the hair begins to fall out, cut off, break, the hair becomes dull and dry.
Sulfates and parabens, among other things, adversely affect not only the hair. They have the ability to accumulate under the skin, and then penetrate the bloodstream, which entails serious health problems.
Lauryl sodium sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate are the most common components of many detergents, but few people know that they are the most toxic.
Sodium laureth sulfate is also a surfactant, and it can be found in shampoo, but it is not so dangerous and basically does not entail serious problems.
Products containing sulfates foam well and quickly cope with pollution, but long-term use of such products is not recommended by cosmetologists and dermatologists. The fact is that with constant use, the scalp becomes very dry, itching may appear, the condition of the hair will deteriorate. But such shampoos are popular, as they are very attractive.
And yet, many women began to choose natural hair shampoos without silicone, sulfates and parabens. They note that when they switched to such funds, the hair literally came to life, became obedient, soft, acquired a healthy shine and did not lose volume even without silicone in the composition.
Benefits of silicone, paraben and sulphate free shampoo
Shampoos without silicone and sulfates, created using organic products, almost never become the culprits of allergies. Also, they do not cause itching, which appears with prolonged use of shampoo with artificial components.
We get used to shampoos with silicone, because if they are not used, the hair stops shining and lose volume. This is normal, because they are sick, and silicone is just a mask that hides the plea of curls for help underneath. Use shampoos without silicone, and soon the natural shine will return to the hair, the hair will stop breaking and falling out. Of course, the result will have to wait, the head and hair should get used to the new tool and learn how to breathe again.
It is worth noting that the effect will be noticeable in about a month. After the first procedures, the hair seems tarnished, but this is not so, we already wrote about the silicone mask.
Do not expect strong foam if you choose a product without parabens and sulfates. Natural shampoo will not smell as bright as it is characteristic of "chemical" products.
The composition of natural shampoos
Many will ask about what is contained in the means so that they are effective? We suggest considering the composition of this natural shampoo:
- Soft washing base.
- Natural surfactant extracted from tropical fruits.
- Betaines.
- Di- and monoglycerides of fatty acids.
- Citric or sorbic acid replacing preservatives.
On the packages of natural shampoos there should be special signs indicating the natural composition.
We offer you to get acquainted with the most popular detergents for hair. We have compiled a list of products that are more affordable at a price.
"Cie"
Reasonably priced Sies shampoo. All types of silicone are produced without silicone. The secret of professional care is that curls look shiny and voluminous without weighting component. In addition to silicone, Sies shampoos contain no harmful sulfates or parabens. What is stored in the composition?
- keratin complex is aimed at restoring hair, giving volume;
- thermoactive oils nourish curls, give a radiant shine;
- trace elements necessary for the health of not only the hair, but also the scalp.
In addition, "Ciez" is endowed with a pleasant aroma. Of course, it does not smell like cornflowers, the smell is cosmetic, but not harsh, does not cause associations with the chemistry cabinet.
You can buy shampoo of this brand at a price of 250 to 450 rubles per bottle.
Reviews for "Sies"
Reviews of shampoos without silicone "Sies" are mostly positive. They write that these funds perfectly clean the curls and scalp, do not cause itching (it is Ciez recommended by girls who have irritation on other shampoos), give volume. Hair after washing is silky, obedient and friable.
There are also negative comments. Women claim that the hair is fluffy and look random after using it. There are also reviews that this silicone-free shampoo dries hair.
"Recipes of grandmother Agafia"
This shampoo is made in Russia and does not cost as much as its imported counterparts. The manufacturer claims that the "Recipes of the grandmother of Agafia" are enriched with vitamins, oils, minerals, which have a beneficial effect on the hair.
Reviews of the girls say that even the most damaged hair is restored, become elastic, soft and shiny.
Shampoos do not contain sulfates, silicone and parabens. They are created on the basis of melt water that can refresh your hair. The recipe is notable for the fact that shampoos insist on Siberian herbs. The composition also contains soft surfactants that create a light foam when washing, but do not injure the hair structure.
Women in the comments claim that this shampoo ideally washes hair and scalp, smells of herbs, but not sharply. All consumers are pleased with the affordable price of the product; it averages 100-150 rubles.
Logona
Logona brand shampoos without silicone are made in Germany and have become a success with the fair sex around the world.
The brand offers all the necessary tools for caring for hair, and all of them are therapeutic and prophylactic. If you decide to try the shampoo of this brand on yourself, then pay attention to the manufacturer's recommendations. There are tools to eliminate excessive oily or dry hair, to combat dandruff, to restore damaged and brittle curls. All formulations vary, but one thing unites: the absence of sulfates, parabens and silicone.
Reviews of girls who have experienced the effects of Logona, only positive. They praise a wide assortment, which is aimed at combating an individual problem, and a natural composition. They write that the aroma is practically not noticeable, there is little foam, but over time you get used to such an amount using shampoo for a month. The result pleased everyone, but there are minus the means - the cost of one bottle is about 700 rubles.
"Nature of Siberica"
Another representative of the Russian cosmetics industry. The packaging indicates that shampoos are free of silicone, sulfates and parabens. This is an organic product, and it does not even contain mineral oils.
The recipe is based on extracts of useful herbs, in the composition you can see nettle, Siberian fir, cedar elfin, millennium, mountain ash, chamomile, oak bark, elecampane, milk thistle, sea buckthorn oil. All plant components for the production of shampoos are collected in ecologically clean areas of the Far East and Siberia.
In the means for washing the hair, the content of synthetic substances is minimized, so allergy is almost impossible only if it manifests itself on one of the plant components.
Shampoo without silicone "Nature Siberica" gently cleanses hair and skin, gives shine to hair, health, saturates with useful substances. It costs an average of 300 rubles, which is quite inexpensive for such a tool.
Reviews about the shampoo "Natura Siberica"
Numerous reviews of girls are only positive. They claim that the shampoo is endowed with a pleasant, "fluffy" texture, a delicate aroma. It gently cleanses the hair, after washing off there is a feeling that they used balm, so the hair becomes fluffy, smooth and soft. It is also prescribed that with the constant use of this shampoo there is no need for frequent shampooing.
There are also reviews that praise the shampoo, listing all sorts of advantages, but make a note that some types dry the scalp. Therefore, carefully choose a tool based on the type of hair and skin, do not use shampoo designed for oily hair to wash dry and thin.
Conclusion
At the end of our article, I would like to write that we already do not live in the best ecology, sometimes we eat junk food, and have little rest. All this affects our hair. Of course, you should choose it, but we advise you to rid your hair of at least one problem - harmful shampoo.