VEGETAMIDE 18 MEA – A NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO REPLACE SILICONE INGREDIENTS – PEROMA – The leading manufacturer of aromatherapy, essential oils and natural ingredients in Vietnam

Mục lục

1 What is silicone?
2 Advantages and disadvantages of silicone in haircare?
- 2.1 Advantages
- 2.2 Disadvantages
3 Vegetamide 18 MEA – A Natural Alternative to Replace Silicone Ingredients

What is silicone?

“Silicone” is a general term for various groups of organic silicone polymers structured around an inorganic siloxane framework (Si – O) with symmetrically attached organic groups through this framework. This structure results in unique characteristics, particularly surface properties, for silicones.

Silicones have a distinct structure, comprising an inorganic siloxane framework (Si – O) with symmetrically attached organic groups. This structure imparts unique properties to silicones, especially regarding their surface characteristics. They are highly flexible, easily filling in gaps on hair shafts and skin, creating a soft, smooth sensation.

Advantages and disadvantages of silicone in haircare?

Advantages

Silicone helps hair feel soft and look smoother. It forms a protective layer that shields hair from environmental stressors like dust, sunlight, and styling chemicals.

Disadvantages

Silicone only creates a coating layer that makes the hair look smoother but doesn’t nourish or restore the hair from deep within. Prolonged use of silicone-containing shampoos can lead to buildup, causing hair and scalp to accumulate a thick layer, making the hair weaker and less receptive to nutrients. Additionally, silicone is not environmentally friendly due to its poor biodegradability and emits a larger amount of carbon gas during production.

Vegetamide 18 MEA – A Natural Alternative to Replace Silicone Ingredients

Vegetamide 18MEA-R: Derived from plant-based rice (Vegetamide 18MEA-R), specialized in hair care, replacing silicone, suitable for natural concepts and silicone-free formulations used in shampoos, conditioners, and hair mists. 18-MEA or F-layer, known as Barrier structure, helps protect hair from damage. Chemicals used for styling, straightening, or coloring can break down these Barrier Structures, causing hair damage. Vegetamide is a hair-restoring agent based on replenishing these Barrier Structures through structural similarity. Vegetamide:

Selectively adheres to damaged hair surfaces.
Restores the hair’s water-repelling layer for healthy shine.
Enhances hair texture, improving smoothness and ease of combing in hair combing tests.
Reduces static electricity on the hair, preventing tangling.