Why are silicones in our shampoos?
Silicone is more commonly used in lotions but can be contained in shampoos or conditioners. It helps make hair soft, shiny and smooth. The ingredients you want to look for are dimethicone or compounds ending in -methicone, -siloxane, -silicate or -silane
The Canadian federal government plans to add two silicon-based chemicals, which are found in shampoo, soap, antiperspirant and hundreds of other personal-care products, to its toxic chemicals list after tests showed they pose a danger to wildlife.
The two specific chemicals are: Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) It is used primarily to make other silicone materials. It dries quickly without sensation or residue. Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) acts as a carrier agent, allowing products to spread smoothly and easily, providing a silky feel during application.
According to the Environment Canada website, the substances are not harmful to humans when used for their intended purposes. However the substances seep into the environment in large quantities where they pollute marine life.
In effort to reduce environmental exposure of this chemical, it is possible to find hair care and personal care products without it. Silicones are not an essential ingredient: shampoos having no silicone possesses a high degree of style control properties while shampoos containing silicone are conditioning. Herbal shampoos, deodorants and soaps are also available, many of which are vegetable based and do not contain synthetics.
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