Misconceptions about Cosmetic Chemicals



Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

by Emma Reed
Radiant Resources FZCo

Everyone likes taking care of how they look. If that wasn't so, none of us would care about what to wear everyday or spend time in hair salons, etc. On a similar note, who wouldn't like healthier hair? Most people, especially women spend a lot of money on hair care products.

Research reveals that most women in Africa decide upon buying beauty products like moisturizers, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, etc. depending upon the fragrance they carry. Apparently the fragrance of flowers, lime and other refreshing fragrances are in demand. But the fact is that the better the scent in the product the worse it is for the scalp and hair. But there are a few consumers becoming conscious about reading the ingredients mentioned at the back of the pack. One of the ingredients they stay away from is any kind of alcohol in beauty products.

Many people think of alcohol as a bad ingredient. Alcohol causes much harm when consumed. Thus wouldn't it harm your hair? This ingredient if included to your products could surely dry your hair. Well it turns out that some kind of alcohol used in products is good for your scalp. Take for example a fatty alcohol like Cetyl alcohol, a bulk chemical supplied to Africa : An ingredient such as Cetyl alcohol normally added to beauty products is generally extracted from natural sources. This ingredient has a good amount of carbon giving it an oily texture. For those worried about this ingredient harming dry skin and scalp, you should know that Cetyl alcohol helps prevent moisture loss. Thus it is widely used in conditioners, giving your hair luster and making it easier to comb through.

Emma Reed is a popular writer who loves penning down her research and thoughts on recycling and raw materials. Presently she writes about the bulk chemical suppliers in Dubai. Her knowledge on bulk chemicals suppliers, white oil suppliers and petroleum jelly supplier is thorough.

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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)
» left by Ty Daniel
 2 years 123 days ago.
5 fans.
Interesting article. I'll keep a look-out for Cetyl alcohol in the products I buy.
» left by Dianne Lehmann
 2 years 122 days ago.
137 fans.
Hi Emma.
 
Welcome to SearchWarp.
 
I try to avoid fragrances in all my body care products. But I didn't know that cetyl alcohol could be good for you.
 
Dianne
» left by Rhotini Henderson 2 years 121 days ago.
I think a growing number of people in the US pursue products that have less smells because there is an obsession with natural and chemical-free.
» left by Emma Reed 2 years 115 days ago.
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Thanks!!!!!!!!!! for the comments...
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