In recent years, major Japanese manufacturers have launched the so-called "silicone-free oil shampoo", and advertised that silicone-free shampoo has mild, non-irritating, healthy hair and other effects. This kind of propaganda method deeply hits consumers' hearts, and “silicone-free shampoo” has also been highly praised by consumers. But is "silicone-free shampoo" really good for hair? Must I choose "silicone-free shampoo?" Today, Della will take everyone to find out.


First of all, what is the silicone oil in the care products? The so-called silicone oil is not the kind of sticky oily oil that we imagined, but a kind of substance composed of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and cyclomethicone and its derivatives. The amount added in shampoo is generally less than 4%.

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What is the role of silicone oil in the care products? The film forming properties of silicone oil are commonly used in products. A film is formed on the surface of the hair fiber, which makes the hair more shiny and more "smooth". In addition, the protective layer formed by "silicone oil" can also maintain a certain water retention function, so that the hair retains moisture.


What are the disadvantages of silicone-containing products? Long-term use may cause the hair to become greasy, sticky, not fluffy, and not clean. But this depends on the hair, hair oil, soft, thin, and more prone to this problem. However, the silicone oil shampoo does not harm the health of the body. The so-called clogged pores are just swearing gimmicks, and the deficiencies are also rumors. In fact, the amount of silicone oil in the shampoo is very low, and it is also selectively more easily absorbed on the hair than on the scalp. Therefore, in addition to the greasy mentioned in the second point, it has no effect on health. Some articles have mentioned that silicone oil can cause cancer, which is even more nonsense.