Sammy Complains:
Do the alcohols in Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery hair mask damage hair or make it drier and more brittle??
The Right Brain Explains:
Sammy, the types of alcohols used in conditioners are NOT the kind that dry your hair.
Ethanol (the kind of alcohol in beer, wine, and cocktails) is a short carbon chain alcohol (only 2 carbon atoms) that is a good solvent and can remove the natural oils from your hair. Some hairsprays use this kind of alcohol (as a solvent for styling resins).
Conditioners use cetyl or stearyl alcohols which are long carbon chain “fatty” alcohols (16 or 18 carbon atoms). These fatty alcohols are not drying at all, in fact, their good moisturizers for hair and skin.
That’s enough science for now. I need a drink!
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