A conditioner is a product that maintains the hair and is often paired with a shampoo. There are many types of conditioner products on the market today, and the ingredients are different, but almost all conditioners contain cationic surfactants.

What is a cationic surfactant?

1. Quaternary ammonium salt behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, usually used for hair conditioner;

2. Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine used as hair conditioner;

3. Amino-terminated polydimethylsilicon as a hair conditioner.

What are the ingredients of the conditioner?

Conditioner is a surfactant, co-surfactant, cationic conditioner, fat enhancer, oil, chelating agent, preservative, color, fragrance and other active substances. Among them, the surfactant can play the role of emulsifying, antistatic, antibacterial, etc.; the auxiliary surfactant can help emulsify the cationic conditioner, so that the hair is soft, antistatic, moisturizing and conditioning. And these ingredients are determined by the acidity of the conditioner.

What is the function of conditioner?

Conditioner protects your hair. The positive charge in the conditioner can neutralize the negative charge in the hair, reduce the static electricity between the hairs, reduce the friction between the hairs, make the hair easier to comb, and also accelerate the desquamation of the hair, making it easier to comb. Adheres better to hair strands, making it more moisturised.

The order of using the conditioner:

Typically, conditioner is applied after cleansing with shampoo. In this case, the conditioner can be used to neutralize the alkaline shampoo and maintain the acidity and alkalinity of the hair; at the same time, the conditioner can also seal the scales in the shampoo, so that the hair can be effectively maintained. After shampooing, gently wipe the moisture from the hair with a towel to keep it hydrated, and then use the conditioner.

How to use conditioner:

Use conditioner to master the "amount", generally enough to cover the ends of the hair. You should know that excessive use of conditioner can lead to increased dandruff, especially those with oily hair, pay special attention to the frequency and amount of use. Squeeze the conditioner into the palm of your hand, grab the end of your hair with the other hand, and dab it lightly. Conditioner is applied to the ends of the hair. There is usually a lot of nutrient loss at the ends and ends of the hair, and intensive care is required with a conditioner. Also, applying conditioner to the roots and ends of the hair can cleanse well without causing hair problems. When using the conditioner, keep it 10 cm away from the scalp, and it can be washed off in about 3 minutes.

Precautions for the maintenance of oily hair:

Matters needing attention 1. Have a good attitude and avoid depression, tension, and violent mood swings.

Matters needing attention 2. Have a regular life, ensure adequate sleep, and exercise in moderation, so that the brain can be fully adjusted and rested.

Note 3, to a reasonable diet, strictly control fat intake. Do not eat spicy food such as pepper, onion, ginger, garlic wine, etc., eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, seaweed, etc.

Matters needing attention 4. Wash your hair with warm water, do not scratch your hair with your hands, this can promote the secretion of sebaceous glands, if the skin is not itchy, you can use a cotton swab dipped in antipruritic lotion to apply. Use the correct shampoo method to prevent the oil from the scalp from sticking to the hair and causing frizz.

Matters needing attention 5, try not to have long hair, preferably short hair, so that the hair can be more exposed to the air.