Haircare Flashcards
Hair keratin is about ______ % cysteine
15-20
_______ bonds are formed between cysteine residues in keratin
disulfide
Examples of nonionic surfactants used in hair care
- ethoxylates
- alkyl glucosides
- polysorbates (ethoxylated sorbitan esters)
Two counter ions that may be present in cationic surfactants
- chloride
- methosulfate
alkyl ether sulfates and alkyl ether sulfonates serve as _________ in shampoo
primary surfactants
alkyl glucosides, betaines, and carboxylates generally serve as _________ in shampoo
secondary surfactants
Amides, polymers, and PEG ethers generally serve as ________ in shampoo
foam and viscosity boosters
Polyquats, silicones, and quays generally serve as _________ in shampoo
conditioning agents
Selenium sulfide is used in _______ shampoos
anti-dandruff
ingredients like cetearyl alcohol & behenyl alcohol are commonly used together in conditioners as
emulsifiers and co-emulsifiers
Examples of holding polymers in styling products
- PVP
- Acrylates copolymer
- Polyquat 11
- Polyquat 4
Examples of plasticizers in styling products
- Glycerol
- Dimethicone
- Copolyols
Examples of thickeners in styling products
- Carbomer
- Waxes
- Petrolatum
Dimethicone and cyclomethicone in hair products act as
dimethicone-emollient
cyclomethicone- solvent
Examples of volatile organic compounds that serve as propellants in hair sprays
- Propane
- Dimethyl ether
- HFCs