Making Hair Perfume without Alcohol

Asked by: nizzclub On: December 28, 2019 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

If I want to make hair perfume, can I use `Dimethicone 1Secs` + `Flora Fix` instead of `alcohol`?

Answer

Dimethicone 1Secs and Flora Fix cannot directly replace alcohol for making hair perfume.

Alcohol in perfume formulations acts as the main solvent that helps dissolve the perfume concentrate and allows the fragrance to disperse and evaporate well.

  • Dimethicone 1Secs is a silicone that helps make hair soft and smooth. It does not function as a solvent for perfume concentrate.
  • Flora Fix is a fragrance fixative that helps the scent last longer, but it is also not a primary solvent for perfume concentrate.

Therefore, the perfume concentrate still requires a suitable solvent to dissolve properly, which is typically oil or alcohol. Dimethicone 1Secs and Flora Fix can be used as additional ingredients in a hair perfume formulation for their benefits in hair conditioning and fragrance longevity, but they cannot replace alcohol as the main solvent.