Comments on: The Science of Hair Products: Shampoo and Conditioner https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/ The science of beauty, explained simply Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:33:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michelle Wong https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/#comment-270405 Sat, 13 May 2023 16:06:00 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12538#comment-270405 In reply to Robyn.

I meant that metal ions make cleansers work worse.

]]> By: Robyn https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/#comment-269939 Sat, 06 May 2023 01:59:53 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12538#comment-269939 Hello,

I want to clarify something said in this post:
You mentioned that chelating agents, such as phytic acid, make cleansers work worse, which is not my experience as a formulator. I usually find that they boost foam since they are binding to metals. Can you clarify if this is a typo, or why you deem them to be a hindrance to cleansing ability?

]]> By: Jennifer https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/#comment-253075 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 23:14:24 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12538#comment-253075 Could you do a post on lamellar water? How is it different from/similar to amodimethicone? From what I’ve seen from your post on amodimethicone and other explanations of lamellar water, they both use the mechanism of positive/negative charge to coat the damaged portions of hair and avoid too much build-up of product.

]]> By: Michelle https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/#comment-242067 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:12:02 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12538#comment-242067 ]]> In reply to Cosmetic Scientist.

I originally assumed the Polysorbate 20 was there to help form mixed micelles with the SLES and increase mildness, but I was told by a Deciem representative that wasn’t the case 🤷

]]> By: Cosmetic Scientist https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/#comment-238843 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:33:59 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12538#comment-238843 ]]> Glad you are on the side of sulfates!
One little correction: the role of Polysorbate 20. “Polysorbate-20: This is another surfactant. It’s not as good at cleansing, and it’s usually used as a solubiliser, so it might be in there to help the tocopherol dissolve.”
It is not. A bit of help: it has something to do with SLS/SLES when combined with P20. What happens then?! 😊

]]> By: xiumai https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/#comment-233157 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 03:37:52 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12538#comment-233157 okay learning about fatty alcohols made me realise why most moisturisers besides cicaplast and sukin gives me acne

]]> By: Rebecca https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/#comment-232611 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:41:00 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12538#comment-232611 Thanks for the haircare products breakdown. It would be great if you would look into Hairprint True Hair Color Restorer. From their site: “Hairprint is a patented scientific breakthrough that restores gray hair to its true color. It is not a dye. It replenishes the natural pigment (eumelanin) found in brown and black hair that has turned gray. Hairprint is also a true protein treatment that will add body, strength, texture, and sheen while reducing frizz, and discoloration. Our simple, hypoallergenic, and odor-free formula produces color so natural, it defies detection. The treatment can be applied at home in about 75-90 minutes.”

]]> By: Anne https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-hair-products-shampoo-and-conditioner-with-video/#comment-232242 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:25:39 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=12538#comment-232242 I haven’t been interested in the shampoos and conditioners from The Ordinary as I am pretty much stuck with a mixture of Olaplex and a random drugstore one that smells good and they don’t really spark my interest.
But I used to use sulfate-free shampoos too (I might even have some old blogposts up that need to be revised so they don’t share the misinformation…) and found it to be awful for my oily rots.

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