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Chemistry of Water and Shampoo; Shampoo Ingredients

AB
balancing shampoogets rid of excess oiliness
lipophilicdirt-loving tail of a shampoo molecule
hydrophilicwater-loving head of a shampoo molecule
protein conditionerincreases hair diameter; adds keratin to hair for strength
medicated shampoocontain chemicals that reduce dandruff or other conditions
surfactantbase detergent in shampoos
water (purified)universal solvent; #1 ingredient in shampoos
clarifying shampoocuts through product buildup in hair
pearlizing agentsgive an opalescent texture to shampoos
preservativesinhibit growth of mold or bacteria
fragrancesmake up less than 1% of shampoo formula
foam builderscreates large amounts of bubbles in shampoo
chelatorsprevents films from depositing on the hair shaft
detanglersreduces "flyaway" hair; makes hair easier to comb after shampooing
thickenersprevents ingredients from settling to the bottom
pH levelsdetermines whether a solution is alkaline or acidic
dry (powder shampoos)used on bed-ridden, elderly or other clients that cannot get their hair wet
conditionerstemporary remedy for dry hair; helps to restore pH balance to hair
thermal protectorsprotect hair during thermal services
hair brushingremoves dust, dirt and spray buildup in hair
hard watercontains minerals that make it difficult for shampoo to foam
soft waterrain water; preferred for shampooing
sedimentationwater purification treatment that causes unwanted additives to sink to bottom
boilingwater purification treatment that destroys microbes when water reaches 212 degrees


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