- Industry: Personal care products
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Potential Hydrogen - measures the acidity or basicity of a solution. Solutions with a pH level less than 7 are acidic and those with a pH level greater than 7 are basic. Acids will harden the hair while basics will expand and soften the hair. Because of this, many shampoos and conditioners are pH balanced (pH level 4-6) to match the natural pH level of the hair and skin.
Industry:Personal care products
A scalp massaging technique used to stimulate blood flow to promote healthy hair and scalp.
Industry:Personal care products
An herb rich in Vitamins A and C which can stimulate hair growth.
Industry:Personal care products
Shampoos containing only natural, non-synthetic ingredients.
Industry:Personal care products
A derivative of Vitamin B5. In hair products, it works to coat and seal the hair, making the strands look shiny.
Industry:Personal care products
A chemical treatment used to make hair wavy or curly for an extended period of time (i.e., several months).
Industry:Personal care products
The process of retaining liquid in the hair to prevent it from drying out. Many shampoos and conditioners are formulated with ingredients (i.e. Humectants, extracts, oils) to specifically promote moisturization.
Industry:Personal care products
A styling product dispensed in an aerosol foam spray. Mousse adds volume, controls frizz and provides moderate styling control.
Industry:Personal care products
Ingredients extracted from plants, earth minerals or animal products, as opposed to ingredients which are synthetically produced.
Industry:Personal care products
A fibrous protein found in hair. The layer of keratin found on each strand prevents hair from cracking and splitting.
Industry:Personal care products
