3 Reasons Why Natural Surfactants Are Good For Your Hair
October 31, 2022Cleansing your hair is essential for promoting its growth and upkeep. Accumulation of products, perspiration, excess oil, and exposure to environmental pollutants can lead to a dirty scalp and hair. Utilizing a natural and organic shampoo can assist you in effectively cleansing your hair while supporting a healthy scalp microbiome.
Growing awareness regarding the advantages of using natural and organic components is guiding us toward certified organic shampoos that are both gentle and effective for our hair. Although 100% natural shampoos and shampoo bars may appear to be the ideal solution, they can often present challenges in terms of usability and integration into a new hair care routine. This is where ‘natural surfactants’ become relevant. To successfully identify a well-formulated organic shampoo, it is crucial to understand some key information about natural surfactants.
What Are Natural Surfactants?
Surfactants are agents that cleanse and create foam, commonly used in the formulation of cleansers for both skin and hair. They can be derived from natural sources or produced synthetically.
Natural surfactants originate from natural materials. After extraction, they undergo minimal processing, making them suitable for further formulation. Juicy Chemistry’s recently launched Organic Moisturising Daily Use Shampoo incorporates two such natural surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside. Let’s delve deeper into these ingredients -
Cocamidopropyl Betaine -
This is a natural and biodegradable cleansing agent sourced from coconut oil. It is classified as an amphoteric surfactant, which contributes to its mild nature. It is recognized for effectively cleansing your hair and scalp without causing static or frizz.
- Decyl Glucoside -
This is a natural and biodegradable foaming agent typically derived from corn starch. It is a non-ionic surfactant known for producing a rich lather without harming your hair. Its effectiveness is enhanced when paired with cocamidopropyl betaine in organic shampoos.
Benefits Of Using Natural Surfactants For Hair Care
User-Friendly
Many traditional shampoos require dilution with water before application. In contrast, natural surfactants are gentle and generate a soft lather. Most shampoos formulated with natural surfactants can be applied directly to damp hair without any need for dilution. Hair care products containing natural surfactants are also easy to incorporate into your routine, as they typically do not necessitate a transition phase for your hair.
Mild Formulation
Natural surfactants like cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside create a gentle lather that is kind not only to our scalp and hair but also to our skin and eyes. Their "non-stripping" characteristics make them suitable for use on sensitive scalps as well.
Frizz-Free Locks
We appreciate the inclusion of natural surfactants in our new shampoo formulation not only for their gentleness but also for their ability to keep your hair soft and free from frizz.
In addition to being a mild surfactant, cocamidopropyl betaine offers moisturizing and anti-static benefits to the hair. It helps to minimize frizz and flyaway strands.
Decyl glucoside is recognized for its ability to deeply cleanse the scalp and eliminate dirt while simultaneously enhancing the moisture-retention capacity of your hair. This makes it our preferred ingredient in shampoos aimed at preventing dryness and frizz.
Why Does Juicy Chemistry Use Natural Surfactants?
The term “natural surfactant” can refer to any cleansing agent that has some connection to nature. However, it is often misused as a greenwashing term, which can undermine the credibility of formulations made with certified natural surfactants.
At Juicy Chemistry, we take responsibility for the claims we make. This is why we opted for COSMOS certified natural surfactants in our new shampoo formulation. The COSMOS certification represents one of the highest standards for recognizing natural raw materials, ensuring that these surfactants do not have any negative effects on our skin, hair, or overall health.
Conclusion
Switching to 100% natural shampoos can be confusing for individuals with varying hair types and concerns. To bridge this gap, Juicy Chemistry has developed a Certified Organic Moisturising Daily Use Shampoo featuring natural surfactants that have undergone minimal processing. This transition not only simplifies your hair washing routine but also allows us to incorporate botanical extracts such as organic oat milk, rice water, and aloe vera juice in superior proportions to the formula, ensuring your strands remain moisturized, soft, and shiny.
Commonly Asked Questions
What distinguishes Juicy Chemistry’s previous shampoo formula from the current one?
Both our previous and current shampoo formulations are designed to be gentle and effective for cleansing your scalp and hair. However, since our earlier shampoo formula is entirely composed of saponified cold-pressed oils, your hair may require some time to adapt to it. This adjustment period is referred to as the transition phase.
Juicy Chemistry’s newly introduced Organic Moisturising Daily Use Shampoo features a combination of natural surfactants, oils, and plant extracts that cleanse your hair delicately while leaving it soft and hydrated. With our new formula, there is little to no transition phase involved.
What are biodegradable surfactants?
Biodegradable surfactants are substances that break down easily or within a shorter timeframe. This characteristic ensures that when these natural surfactants enter drainage systems or bodies of water, they do not contribute to pollution. Cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside, which are included in the formulation of Juicy Chemistry's organic shampoo, are two examples of biodegradable surfactants.
Sources
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19496839/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280639965_A_Review_on_Natural_Surfactants
