When I first stopped wearing extension braids after a three-year continuous stint, my hair was very dry. Unknowingly, however, I immediately started doing things to compound that problem like thermal styling with pressing combs, flat irons and blow dryers and using products, such as grease and sulfate shampoos that just sapped any remaining moisture right out of my hair. In short, I was doing absolutely nothing right when it came to taking care of my hair. Then, when I’d try to wear nappy styles, I couldn’t understand why my hair was so dry and lifeless looking.
What is Glycerin?
January 4, 2007 · 27 Comments
Glycerin is a humectant, a sweet tasting by-product of soap, and is used in all kinds of things from food to hair care products and cosmetics. As such, it has hygroscopic properties, meaning it attracts and retains moisture from the air. In its most pure form, according to the FDA material data safety sheets, pure glycerin is an extremely dangerous product, because it wicks moisture quickly from anything it touches and causes burn-like blisters to your skin. Food and cosmetic-grade glycerin products are highly refined and deemed safe for human consumption and use.
Categories: Ingredients
