Hair Shine Alternatives (Non-Silicone, Non-Wax) and Squalene
Asked by: akakkoii
On: October 13, 2018
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Besides Silicone Shine and Glossy Wax, are there other ingredients that can provide shine to hair, specifically non-silicone options? Can Squalene be used for this purpose? Is Squalene a synthetic or natural ingredient? I saw information online suggesting it might be natural (e.g., https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706266/Squalene/).
Answer
Regarding your questions about Silicone Shine and alternatives for hair shine:
- Silicone Shine Solubility: According to the staff, Silicone Shine (Phenyl Trimethicone) is a liquid and can be directly incorporated into a formula that contains a cream maker or emulsifier. It does not require pre-dissolving in the ingredients you listed if an emulsifier is present in your formula.
- Non-Silicone Alternatives for Hair Shine: Besides Silicone Shine and Glossy Wax (Polyethylene Wax), other ingredients can provide shine to hair. LipidSoft ingredients, such as Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, are good options for providing gloss. Squalene can also be used and provides good shine. Please note that the level of shine can vary between different ingredients.
- Squalene Origin: Squalene can be used for hair shine. The Squalene sold by our company is synthetic, not natural.
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