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
Examples of volatile organic compounds that serve as solvents in hair sprays
- ethanol
- water
Types of resin polymers used in hair sprays
- VA
- Crotonates
- Vinyl neodecanoate copolymer
Common neutralizer in hair sprays
Aminomethyl propanol
Common plasticizer in hair sprays
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Keratin reducing agent ingredient in permanent wave formulations
thioglycolates
Alkaline pH adjuster in permanent wave formulations
Sodium hydroxide
Base emulsion components in permanent wave formulations
cetearyl alcohol and ethoxylates
Neutralizer/oxidizer in permanent wave formulations
hydrogen peroxide
Bleach/Oxidant ingredient in hair dyes
hydrogen peroxide
