Thursday, September 16, 2010

UNDERSTANDING ALCOHOLS...



There are some alcohols that can be used in our hair.  Then there are some that are harmful for our hair.  Here is a short list of good and bad alcohols... And remember , to always check your ingredients in your hair products before making a purchase.

Cetyl Alcohol:

 This is a fatty alcohol that is derived from coconut and palm oils. This alcohol is an emollient. It makes hair and skin softer.

Stearyl Alcohol:

Another fatty alcohol. Stearyl alcohol is often used in conditioners and shampoos and acts as an emollient (softener).

GOOD (fatty) alcohols

Cetyl Alcohol*
Acetyl Alcohol
Sterol Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol
Lauryl Alcohol
Lanolin Alcohol
Stearic Acid*

BAD alcohols

Menthanol
Ethanol
Propanol
SDA40
Alcohol Denat
Specially Denaturated Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol
 

                                                                                                  ENJOY!!!
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12 comments:

  1. ChayahSeptember 16, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Great post! I am forwarding it to a friend we were just having a conversation about the alcohols in hair products!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    @Vee...thanks! Glad it was helpful , and hope it will be as helpful to your friend :)

    Thanks a bunch for stopping by, take care.

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  3. SpeshSeptember 16, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    thanks for sharing...I see that I have been using some of the bad alcohols :(

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  4. UnknownSeptember 16, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    @My world..Awww, what a shame. Well, now you can go out and find products w/ out the bad alcohols:)

    Thanks for stopping by, take care.

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  5. TiffanySeptember 16, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    very useful information.

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  6. SpeshSeptember 16, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Yea,I will do just that...thanks and take care too :)

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  7. BreukelensFinestSeptember 16, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    excellent post! I have been avoiding all alcohols and assuming they are all bad. Thanks for the clarification!

    missdeeplyrooted.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    @Breukelensfinest...Thanks!

    Thanks for stopping by, take care:)

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  9. UnknownSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    @My World...Thats a good idea, making sure to keep our hair healthy:)

    Take care.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    @Tiffany...Thanks!:)

    Take care.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    @Tinuke...Awww, thank you friend :)

    I really enjoy your blog it's great!, I am running there right now to view the update. Thanks a bunch for stopping by, take care.

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