BRAZILIAN KERATIN BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES

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BALIAGE "SUN KISSED HILITES"- COLOR TECHNIQUE

The 1980s marked the glory days for overly processed, teased, permed, and sprayed hair—and the birth of Baliage (ball-y-azh), the system of painting highlights freehand onto select strands of hair that’s now preferred by Hollywood starlets and the New York jet set. Developed by the French to go with their free-form haircutting techniques, it hit Minneapolis in 1987 .

The treatment enjoyed brief mainstream success in the late ’80s and has maintained a small but steady following. Now, almost twenty-years later, the second wave of devotees is here .

What sets Baliage apart from traditional foil highlights is the freehand application, which is especially great for any hair . The technique leaves a soft beachcomber effect, complementing the cut and texture of the hair without any harsh lines or obvious blond streaks that sometime result from traditional foils. Baliage is simple and less time-consuming than foil highlighting. It will give you natural-looking highlights.

Sun-streaked hair is always lighter toward the ends.” A roll of cotton sits underneath the roots of the painted hair to keep the color from spreading to follicles. After the highlights are applied and the bleach washed out, a toner is added to reduce brassiness. In many cases, the effect is a rich, shimmering, golden tone—and perfectly random highlights reminiscent of a winter spent in Capri.

You can do lowlites or dark streaks too, this is a great technique ,fun and after you master an steady hand you can do variation of color to get diferents effects...

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CHEMICAL RELAXERS & STRAITHTENERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Whether done professionally or in the privacy of your own home, chemical hair relaxing can magically alter the basic structure of naturally wavy or curly hair into a new straighter form.
It is important to note that the treatments known as Japanese hair straightening (Yuko, Liscio, etc.,) are not chemical relaxers. Instead they are known as chemical straighteners.
The difference between chemical hair straighteners and chemical hair relaxers (Phytospecific, Rusk, ) is that straigheners will result in stick straight strands and relaxers will soften and relax.
Chemical straighteners are must stronger than relaxers and can be very harsh and damaging. Depending on the hair type, texture, condition and prior chemical use, some hair should be chemically relaxed instead of straightened.

CURLY HAIR

Some hair consumers with naturally curly hair would never ever think of either chemically straightening or relaxing their hair. While they might temporarily straighten their hair with styling products, brushes, blow dryers and hot irons, some people with curly hair pride frown upon using chemicals to alter their natural ringlets.
This is not the case with all naturally curly blessed people. Some prefer to eliminate their natural texture with chemical relaxers because they are much less damaged than chemical straightening

RELAXERS

There are two types of relaxers which include:

Sodium hydroxideAmmonium thioglycolate
Sodium Hydroxide


Sodium hydroxide relaxers, which are considered to be caustic relaxers, are designed to soften and swell the hair's fibers. Hair experts consider sodium hydroxide to be more like a hair straightener than a relaxer.
As the solution penetrates into the cortex of the hair, the cross-bonds (sulfur and hydrogen) are broken. The action of the comb, the brush or the hands in smoothing the hair and distributing the chemical straightens the softened hair.
Manufacturers vary the sodium hydroxide content of the solution from 5% to 10% and the pH factor between 10 and 14.
In general, the more sodium hydroxide used and the higher the pH, the quicker the chemical reaction will take place on the hair, and the greater the danger will be of hair damage.
Because of the high alkaline content of sodium hydroxide, great care must be taken in its use.
Ammonium Thioglycolate
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical compound made up of ammonia and thioglycolate acid. It is the main active ingredient in both chemical hair relaxers and chemical perms.
Although ammonium thioglycolate which is also referred to as a "thio" is less drastic in its action than sodium hydroxide, it soften and relaxes overly curly hair in somewhat the same manner.


NEUTRALIZING

The neutralizer also is called a stabilizer or fixative. The neutralizer stops the action of any chemical relaxer that may accidentally remain in the hair after rinsing. Even with complete rinsing, it is possible that some relaxer may still be present.
The neutralizer for a thio type relaxer reforms the cysteine (sulfur) cross-bonds in their new position and re-hardens the hair.

Base Versus No Base Formulas

When using sodium hydroxide, there are two types of formulas, base and no base. The base formula is a petroleum cream that is designed to protect the client's skin and scalp during the sodium hydroxide chemical straightening process.
This protective base also is important during a chemical straightening touch-up. It's applied to protect hair that has been previously straightened, to prevent over-processing and hair breakage.
Petroleum cream has a lighter consistency than petroleum jelly and is formulated to melt at body temperature.
The melting process ensures complete protective coverage of the scalp and other areas with a thin, oily coating. This helps to prevent burning and/or irritation of the scalp and skim.
Previously treated hair should be protected with a heavy moisturizing cream conditioner during the straightening process.

No base relaxers are also available. These relaxers have the same chemical reaction on the hair, although usually the reaction is milder.
The procedure for the application of a "no base" relaxer is the same as for a regular relaxer except that the base cream is not applied. It is advisable to use a protective cream around the hairline and over the ears.

Chemical Hair Relaxing Steps

The neutralizer also is called a stabilizer or fixative. The neutralizer stops the action of any chemical relaxer that may accidentally remain in the hair after rinsing. Even with complete rinsing, it is possible that some relaxer may still be present.

1. A chemical relaxer is applied. The hair begins to soften so that the chemical can penetrate to loose and relax the natural curl.
2. As soon as the hair has been correctly process, the chemical relaxer is completely rinse out with warm water followed by a shampoo neutralizer or a prescribed shampoo with neutralizer.
3. Depending on the client's needs the conditioner may be part of a series of hair treatments, or it may be applied to the hair before or after the relaxing treatment.
Extremely curly hair that has been damaged from heat appliances or other chemicals must be re-conditioned before a relaxer service is performed.
Hair treated with lighteners or metallic dyes must not be given a chemical hair relaxer because it might cause excessive damage or breakage.

Recommended Strength Of Relaxer

The strength of the relaxer is determined by the strand test. The following guidelines can help in determining which strength relaxer to use for the test.

1. Fine, tinted, or lightened hair - Use mild relaxer.Relaxers to try: Radical AntiCurl
2. Normal, medium-textured virgin hair - Use regular relaxer.Relaxer to try: Radical AntiCurl #2
3. Coarse, virgin hair - use strong, super relaxer or for resistant strands.Relaxer to try: Radical AntiCurl - Resistant Formula #3

Rusk AntiCurl Relaxers do not contain sodium hydroxide. As a result it will not get hair stick straight. It will however relax it, defriz it and soften it.

The Rusk Anti-Curl will not get curly hair straight. However, what you need to use depends on what the hair texture is and what your desired results are. If the hair is only slightly wavy and you don't need to get the hair bone straight, then the Rusk would probably be ok.
If the hair has any kind of curl pattern or a frizz problem, any thermal reconditioning product would be a better solution. Provides exceptional "obedience training" for hair that frizzes uncontrollably in high humidity. Radical AntiCurl Formula 3 is specially formulated for coarse, resistant hair. It delivers the extra control required for altering the curl of these hair types and creates a perfect foundation.

Not recommended for use on hair that has been straighened previously with a relaxer. Not recommended for bleached or double-processed hair. For normal hair or hair that has been treated with semi/demi permanent haircolor, use Radical AntiCurl Formula 1. For high-lift tinted or highlighted hair, we recommend Radical AntiCurl Formula 2.
No animal testing. No animal derived ingredients.

By the way, the ingredients in the Rusk thioglycolate. There are formulas for virgin, colored, or highlighted hair and you just need to use the appropriate solution.

Most of the Japanese straighteners (i.e. thermal reconditioners are not meant to be used on Afro-American hair because they will not get the hair straight)

Regular relaxers usually don't last long and just damage the hair.
Scalp Examination
It is very important to always inspect the scalp carefully for any scratches, eruptions or abrasions before applying a chemical relaxer. To obtain a clearer view of the scalp, part the hair into 1/2" sections. Hair parting may be done with the index and middle fingers or with the handle of a rat-tail comb.
In either case, you must exercise great care not to scratch the scalp. Such scratches may become seriously infected or seriously aggravated by the chemicals in the relaxer.
Lye Versus No Lye Hair Relaxers

Relaxers containing no-lye are based upon calcium hydroxide. No-lye relaxers are popular with Caucasions but not work as well for African American textures or hair that is extremely curly or nappy.

Hair Relaxer Myths

Hair relaxers have cycled in popularity throughout the years. As their use has grown, hair myths have popped up.
Listed below are some of the most common myths and misinformation:
Curls Will Come Back Before Root Regrowth
Some people believe with Rusk or PhytoRelaxer that the curls eventually come back. Depending on who you talk to, if applied correctly, the relaxers will permanently block the return of curls, except with root regrowth.

The reason that the manufacturers warn against leaving the relaxer on for more than 20 minutes is to prevent less experienced hairdressers or consumers from overprocessing and burning hair.

There is a risk in testing long application beyond the recommended minutes in the instructions. If you decide to push the envelope, work with an experienced hairdresser who can apply the relaxer and then watch your hair closely as it processes to determine the perfect processing time for your hair. Hair relaxers can be used on any length of hair from super short to long.

Some people use spot relaxers to deal with stubborn cowlicks or whorls. They may also use spot relaxers on uneven growth patterns.
Hair relaxers can also be used on just the roots, just the ends or throughout the entire head of hair.
It works on hair of all races and is used by men and women. African American men often use "kits" as they call them to help them achieve softer strands that can be styled into 360 Wave styles as well as for braiding.
Hair relaxers work for hair that is combo meaning one part curly, one part wavy and one part straight. Depending on how long the relaxer is allowed to process the results will rank from stick straight to subtle waves with soft bend. In general it leaves healthy hair looking shiny and healthy.
Curls and natural texture always come back when the roots grow back.
Relaxer treatments can be applied to 100% human hair extensions. They can not be applied to synthetic extensions.
Depending on chemical relaxing preferences some people prefer Rusk, some Phyto, some Dark and Lovely and other prefer other product options.
Chemically relaxed hair can be easily altered to add back curls and waves or straightened even further through hot irons and rollers.
Hair that has been highlighted may or may not be able to handle a very mild relaxer like Rusk. This should only be attempted after a series of patch tests to make sure that hair will not break off.
It will relax hair enough to make waves more manageable in humid weather.

"Japanese style straightening" or "Thermal straightening"

Often referred to as "Japanese style straightening" or "Thermal straightening" because a flat iron is used and the hair is super heated as part of the process, the revolution is not so much in being able to get your hair straight but the amazing condition it leaves your hair in. Having seen this process done and checked out some of the results I'm definately impressed, something not so easily done as I've seen just about everything there is to see in the world of hair care.

Curly, wavy or frizzy hair is left looking healthy and your hair stays smooth and needs little or no blow-drying. Of course, like with anything the actual results you get are still about the skill of the person performing the straightening.

Who can have it?

Almost anyone with curly, wavy or frizzy hair who wants it straight (but Afro hair is too strong a curl for this type of product at the moment but I have been told that they are working on a formula for this hair type too).
Even if your hair has previously been coloured, highlighted, bleached or permed it is still possible as long as the condition is good. If you are not sure as to what constitutes good then make sure the hairdresser does a strand test first.

Who can't have it?

Those of you with afro hair as mentioned or extremely curly hair which you cannot garanteed to get perfectly straight.

Japanese style straighteners can't be used over the top of previous straighteners that are sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide based or chemical relaxers.
In general you are not going to know whether your last straightener was of this type but if you can remember back to having it done a tell tale sign is if your hair was shampooed twice at the time. Basically sodium hydroxide straighteners require you to shampoo your hair and then have a lotion applied then have it shampooed again. They are also often referred to as 'lye' straighteners.
A test strand should be performed prior to trying this so that the hairdresser can see how your hair will respond. If they turn around and say it won't work for you or the condition of your hair is not up to it, then it's best to believe them!

What does it involve?

3 to 5 hours of your time! To see whether it is worth spending this long in a salon, ask yourself how long it takes you to blow-dry your hair straight and do the maths.
$AU200 to $AU800!! Yes, it is expensive mainly because of the labour involved. Shop around for best prices and make sure what is included in the price you are quoted, sometimes there are add ons that should be included i.e. a treatment or the cut. Some salons offer all the home care products and a follow up blowdry free as part of the initial cost, so shop around.
The process involves the initial use of a lotion applied to your shampooed and treated hair, followed by hours of perfect flat ironing with special, very hot irons and finally a naturalising stage where your hair is rinsed or air oxidation as mentioned. I've never been a fan of the smell of straighteners but these have little or no smell to speak of.

Things to consider.

If you colour your hair you will experience a small degree of fade.
You can't shampoo your hair for 48 to 72 hours and should avoid any humidity i.e. steamy showers or exercise.
If once you have straight hair and you hate it, you can perm after 7 to 14 days to make it curly again (but permed hair is not the same as naturally curly hair).

Maintenance.

You must follow the after-care advice and use recommended products to maintain the condition of your hair.
If you have very curly hair, your new growth will need to be done quite frequently (every 4 months) and you should budget for this cost (generally less than initial charge). If your hair is only a little wavy you can go between applications for far greater lengths of time.

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SAME PERSON DIFERENT STYLE...

YOU CAN ASK YOUR SELF HOW SAFE IS CHANGE HAIR COLOR TOO OFTEN...

WELL THAT DEPENTS A LOT OF TYPE OF YOUR HAIR,TEXTURE ,POROSITY,IF YOU ARE BLOND OR BRUNETT,ETC.

WHEN YOU ARE TOO BLOND ,OR JUST BLONDER SOME TIMES YOU CAN WORK WITH LOW LITES AND WAIT UNTILL THEY FADE.

LOW LITES ARE VERY SAFE BECAUSE AS A DIFERENCE FROM THE FAMOUSE BLEACH OR HAIR LIGTHENING, THEY DO NOT GO LIGHTER OR EATS THE UNDERLYING PIGMENTS ,THEY USUALLY DEPOSIT COLOR .SO YOU CAN DO THEM AS MANY TIMES AND COLORS YOU WISH BUT CONSIDERING A BALANCE ON THE AVERAGE ABOUT HOW MUCH TO DO IN THE HAIR.

IF YOU ARE NATURAL DARK, VIRGIN HAIR, VERY RARE AT THIS TIME...

YOU CAN PLAY WITH WHAT I CALLED TINTLITES, WHICH IN THIS CASE THE HILITES ARE MADE WITH PERMANENT COLOR,USUALLY HI LIFT INSTED OF BLEACH...

IF YOU PREVIOSLY COLORED YOU HAIR , IT IS NOT OTHER OPTION THAT BLEACH OR HAIR LIGHTENING BUT USING DIFERENT PEROXIDES VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTROL HOW LIGHTHER YOU WISH TO GO ,I PREFER LOWER VOLUME,IT IS STILL SAFER SO YOU DONT OVER COOK...

I AM TRY TO SIMPLIFY BUT IT IS MORE COMPLEX; THERE MANY FACTORS TO DETERMINE HOW YOU WILL START AND ENDS A JOB...

DO YOU HATE GRAY HAIR?

WELL, I LOVE THIS, AND IN THIS CASE I LOVE MORE THE GRAY OR WHITE HAIR.

MY CLIENT IS 100% WHITE ,AND WHAT I DO IS INSTED TO DO A DARKER BASE AND HILITES I USE HER WHITE HAIR AS LIGTHER COLOR AND I DO REVERSE COLOR WELL KNOWN AS LOW LITES,

STILL I DESIGNED WITH DIFFERENT SHADES TO GIVE VOLUME AND CONTRAST... AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU WILL NOT SHOW YOUR REGROWTH IN TWO WEEKS LIKE THE DARKER BASE .USUALLY I SEE HER EVERY 8 WEEKS .

I ALWAYS DO 2 SHADES OF LOWLITES ONE LITTLE MORE CINAMON REDDISH,AND THE OTHER MORE CHOCOLATE LIGHT BROWN.

I WILL NOT FORGUET HER REQUEST :

I DONT WANT TO HAVE A BOCA BLOND!

ALSO WHAT I LIKE TO DO WITH GRAYS IS MORE CAMOUFLAGE FOR BEGGINERS,USING A SEMI OR DEMI PERMANENT COLOR USUALLY LIGTHER TO RESEMBLE HONNEY HILITES...

YOU SEE WE NEED TO LOVE THEM , EVEN KNOWING WE WILL BE BLOND WHEN WE WILL GET COVERBY THEM...

NO KIDDING I GET SCARE TOO EVERY TIME I NEED MY REGROWTH DONE,IT IS NOT OTHER OPTION WE DONT DO IT TO BE FASHION ANYMORE ,WE DO IT BECAUSE WE DESPERATE NEED IT...

BRIGTH RED HAIR; IS IT MATTER OF ATTITUD?

THIS IS MY HAIR...

I LOVE RED...

RED COLOR IS A MATTER OF ATTITUD!

I THINK YOU NEED TO HAVE PERSONALITY TO CARRY ANY COLOR... THAT IS THE REASON WHY FASHION IS NOT ALWAYS TRUE PARAMETER OF WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOU IS GOOD FOR EVERY BODY...

YOUR LIFE STYLE,PERSONALITY,FACIAL FEATURES, SKIN COLOR,ECONOMIC FACTS,TIME,MAINTENANSE, PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLL ABOUT WHAT IS UNIC FOR YOU,AND ONLY FOR YOU.

MANY TIMES WE HAVE A FANTASY ABOUT A HAIR DO,STYLE OR COLOR AND WE CUT ,TAKE,LOOK FOR PICTURES AS A REFERENCE ;WHICH IS OK UNTILL CERTAIN POINT, BECAUSE YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT THE FACT WHAT IS BEHIND THAT PICTURE ,MEANING TIME AND THE SPECIALIST TO BLOW DRY AND DO THE MAKE UP; THE LIGHTS AND SET ,THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND THE WHOLD PRODUCTION FOR IT ;PLUS THE TYPE OF HAIR THAT THE MODEL HAS IS DIFERENT OF WHAT YOU HAVE...THIS IS COMMON.

COMING BACK TO THE FANTASY THING ,WE DREAM ABOUT IT AND WHEN WE HAVE IT DONE, WE REALIZE THAT WE DONT FIT WITH IT...

THE PICTURES ARE OK FOR A LIMITED DESCRIPTION;BUT WHAT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW IS WHAT EVER YOU DONT LIKE AND WHAT EVER YOU HAVE OR YOU DONT WANT TO HAVE AS A STARTING POINT.

THE CONSULTATION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW ALL THOSE FACTS, AND ALSO TO TEST HOW COMFORTABLE YOU FEEL ABOUT THE PROFFESIONAL,WHAT IS THE BETTER METHOD TO GET IT DONE AND ALSO WHAT THE STYLIST CAN SUGGEST OR NEGOCIATE SPECIAL FOR YOU.

AH ! AND DONT FORGUET ABOUT DONT DO BIG CHANGES WHEN YOU ARE EMOTIONAL INASTABLE , TRUST YOU WILL REGRETED.

AND ANOTHER TIP FOR THE SINGLES , TRY TO DONT DRASTICAL CHANGE YOUR HAIR WHEN YOU KNEW SOMEBODY AND WENT INTO A DATE ALREADY... HE MEET YOU WITH YOUR ACTUAL HAIR BUT YOU CAN ENHACE IT NOT CHANGE IT

I AM TELLING YOU BY EXPERIENCE , I DID IT WITHOUT THINKING AND I REALIZED IT WHEN MY DATE ASKED ME WITH HORROR :WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR HAIR..

WELL THINK ABOU IT...

SORRY ABOUT SPELLING I AM DOING MY BEST...

COLOR CORRECTION #2

IN THIS COLOR CORRECTION SHE HAD A LOT OF COLOR BARRIER OR STAINS DUE BY DIFERENT COLORS AND TIME OF PROCESSED.

SHE WANTED TO STILL BE LITTLE LIGTHER BUT THE CHALLENGE WAS TO CREAT A WAY TO CAMOUFLAGE ALL THOSE STAINS.

WE WERE VERY HAPPY FOR THE RESULT...

LIVING ART...

AS WE CAN SEE IN ALL THESE PANELS , THEY ARE DIFERENT VERSIONS OF COLORS AND SHADES...

YOU CAN WEAR YOUR HAIR AS YOU FEEL ...

PLAY WITH REDDISH SHADES OR MULTI- TONES...

I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLORS ARE CREATED WITH MULTIPLE SHADES AS NATURE DOES IT...SEE AROUND...

SOMEBODY TOLD ME ONE DAY THAT I DO LIVING ART... AND TODAY I BELIEVE TOO!

HAIR DESIGN / VERSATILITY

HOW VERSATIL AN STYLE CAN BE DONE...

IN THE FIRST PANEL WE CAN SEE A VERY UNUSUAL DESIGN REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT, IN ORDER TO SHOW THE BLOND UNDERNETH I NEEDED TO TAKE A LOT OF THE HAIR WITH A FOIL TECHNIQUE.

THE SECOND PANEL SHOWS HOW THE DARKER SHADE ADDS SENSE OF MORE HAIR ,AND LOWLITES AND HILITES ADD MORE SHADING AND DIMENTION...

DEPENT HOW YOU FEEL YOU CAN BE MORE OR LESS BLOND...

WILD OR CLASSIC...

HAIR COLOR CORRECTION

SHE APPLYED THE WRONG SHADE ON HER BLOND HAIR;AND SHE GOT A RED HAIR.

I RECOMENDED TO LET THE HAIR FADE THE MOST POSSIBLE AND AFTER AROUND THREE WEEKS SHE CAME TO THE SALON LIKE THIS ...

It took from 10:30 am until to 2 pm , (three hours and half)to finish the service; i removed pigments two times , and neutralized and deposited new pigments two more times to try to avoid color barriers or stains due to the reddish pigments and porosity of the hair. During the process i took the precautions and the necessary time to don’t over process nether compromise the structure and integrity of the hair.
For a beautiful color we need a healthy hair…we are very happy with the final result, a beautiful ,shiny and healthy looking blond .My client is very please and happy to become her again.

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Brazil Keratin Hair Treatment

The Keratin Treatment is also knows as Brazilian Keratin Treatment, Brazilian Straightening System, Progressive Straightening, Brazilian Blowout and Escova Progressiva among others.

WHAT IS IT?

It is a revolutionary process that softens, shines, and makes the hair healthy.
It penetrates the hair repairing internal damage and coats the hair preventing further damage. The results are smooth, silky hair. It is not a chemical that restructures the hair. It is a replenishing treatment that reconditions and protects the hair from water and heat damage while enhancing it's natural shine.
The Brazilian hair treatment is excellent on all types of chemically treated hair (bleached, hi-lights, colored, permed, relaxed or previously straightened. It is excellent for getting rid of curly, frizzy, damaged, unhealthy, dull, mistreated hair.
The Brazilian treatment is made up of "Keratin" a liquid form of hair. There are no harsh chemicals. The Brazilian treatment can be used on children (6 years and older), teens and adults (men and women).

The Brazilian treatment DOES NOT use strong chemicals to open and close the hair cuticle in an effort to straighten it. It only coats the hair. It does not break the bonds of the hair shaft like straightners do. Keratin is a natural substance which comprises approximately 88% of your hair.
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Brazilian treatment is not permanent. It naturally fades out of the hair. The hair will stay soft, shiny and healthy looking. The more you do the treatment the better condition the hair becomes. The treatment also makes the hair very manageable. It will require less blow drying time and results will be very good with a flat iron.
The Keratin Treatment is an innovative process that transforms the hair in its entirety. The treatment is keratin based, keratin is the primary protein of the skin, hair and nails. This natural substance gives hair the ability to return to its original healthy, shiny, smooth state.
Unlike other products available in the market, such as relaxers or the Japanese thermal conditioning, the Keratin Treatment straightens the hair without damaging or changing its texture. The treatment can be use in all hair types, including chemically treated hair (colored, permed, relaxed, highlighted and bleached).
The Keratin Treatment is also knows as Brazilian Keratin Treatment, Brazilian Straightening System, Progressive Straightening, Brazilian Blowout and Escova Progressiva among others.
The application process lasts anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours depending on the length and thickness of the hair. After product is applied, it is sealed with a hot iron which traps moisture, hydrates the hair and creates a glossy finish. Results are visible immediately after treatment is completed, clients are amazed to say the least. Hair looks healthy and youthful, it resembles children’s hair.
Taking care of the hair after the Keratin Treatment is applied is effortless. The amount of time required to style hair will decrease , . Others require some blow drying and minimum styling time. This treatment restores hair resiliency: humidity, rain or sweat will no longer affect the hairstyle. No more frizzy hair!
The results last two to four months, the treatment fades progressively as hair is washed. As clients repeat the treatment every few months or so, you will be able to observe the improved quality of hair grown after the Keratin Treatment was applied.
This revolutionary process was developed in Brazil, and is now available in the US and other markets in North America, Latin America and Europe

HOW DOES IT WORK?

When it comes to keratin, tough is good. Its strong protective qualities improve the hair both inside and out. Our unique biopolymer ingredient is virtually a “liquid form of hair” that gently blends with the hair on your head. It brings to hair what it was lacking to begin with and what it has lost over the years. Is the hair dull dry and damaged? Is it curly, wavy, frizzy, overly voluminous or unmanageable? Application of our keratin treatment puts an end to all that. The smaller keratin molecules penetrate the hair cortex improving and repairing the quality of the hair from the inside. The added strength, elasticity and moisture result in the smooth, soft, shiny and straightened effect. The larger molecules coat the hair cuticle and take the environmental insults such as UV rays, smog, and smoke for your hair on the outside. Further damage to the hair shaft is prevented


GLOBAL KERATIN CHOCOLATE FOMALDEHYDE FREE is a hair treatment specially created to straighten and restore damaged hair. This treatment was formulated with keratin complex, silica and strawberry extracts which act with high effectiveness to leave hair lustrous, manageable and hydrated.

GLOBAL KERATIN MINT FOMALDEHYDE FREE is a hair treatment specially created to straighten and restore damaged hair. This treatment was formulated with keratin complex, silica and strawberry extracts which act with high effectiveness to leave hair lustrous, manageable and hydrated.


Brazilian Keratin Treatment 100% FORMALDEHYDE FREE
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This process was created with the best cosmetology ingredients worldwide. It contains cacao extracts, chocolate fragrance, hydrolyzed keratin, vitamins, collagen, poliquaternio and silica’s mix. It will reduce volume and increase hair brightness. QOD coats the hair with a special film designed to protect against damage from the daily use of irons and dryers.
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INGREDIENTES:
Glycerin
Glycerol is a chemical compound with the formula HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH. This colorless, odorless, viscous liquid is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Also commonly called glycerin or glycerine, it is a sugar alcohol, and is sweet-tasting and of low toxicity.
Glycerol has three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
Commonly use in foods and beverages, glycerol serves as humectants, solvent and sweetener, and May help preserve foods. It is also used as filler in commercially prepared low-fat foods (i.e., cookies), and as a thickening agent in liqueurs. Glycerol also serves as a way, along with water, to preserve certain types of leaves. Glycerol is also used as a sugar substitute. In this regard, it has approximately 27 calories per teaspoon and is 60% as sweet as sucrose. Although it has about the same food energy as table sugar, it does not raise blood sugar levels, nor does it feed the bacteria that form plaques and cause dental cavities. As a food additive, glycerol is also known as E number E422.
Pharmaceutical and personal care applications
Glycerol is used in medical and pharmaceutical and personal care preparations, mainly as a means of improving smoothness, providing lubrication and as humectants. It is found in cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, and soaps.
As a 10% solution, glycerol prevents tannins from precipitating in ethanol extracts of plants (tinctures). It is also used as a substitute for ethanol as a solvent in preparing herbal extractions. It is less extractive and is approximately 30% less able to be absorbed by the body. Fluid extract manufacturers often extract herbs in hot water before adding glycerin to make glycerites.
Used as a laxative when introduced into the rectum in suppository or liquid (enema) form; irritates the bowel and induces a hyper osmotic effect.
Glycerol is a component of glycerol soap, which is made from denatured alcohol, glycerol, sodium castorate (from castor), sodium cocoate, sodium tallowate, sucrose, water, and parfum (fragrance). Sometimes one adds sodium laureth sulfate. This kind of soap is used by people with sensitive, easily-irritated skin because it prevents skin dryness with its moisturizing properties. It is possible to make glycerol soap at home.
It is also used in de-/anti-icing fluids

ETHER PG-1
Also look PEG
Propylene glycol, PG is an organic compound (a diol alcohol); usually a tasteless, odorless, and colorless clear oily liquid that is hygroscopic and miscible with water, acetone, and chloroform.
Propylene glycol is considerably less toxic and may be labeled as "non-toxic antifreeze". It is used as antifreeze, in food-processing. It is also used in food, medicines, and cosmetics, often as a binding agent. Propylene glycol is "generally recognized as safe" by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food.
Propylene glycol is a diatomic alcohol. It can form mono- and di- ethers and esters being treated with alcohols or acids respectively

Polypropylene glycol or polypropylene oxide is the polymer of propylene glycol. Chemically it is a polyether. The term polypropylene glycol or PPG is reserved for low to medium range molar mass polymer when the nature of the end-group, which is usually a hydroxyl group, still matters.
Polyethers
Polyethers are compounds with more than one ether group. While the term generally refers to polymers like polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol, low molecular compounds such as the crown ethers may sometimes be included.

polymer
Is a substance composed of molecules with large molecular mass composed of repeating structural units, or monomers, connected by covalent chemical bonds? The word is derived from the Greek, "many" "part". Well known examples of polymers include plastics, DNA and proteins.
While the term "polymer" in popular usage suggests "plastic", polymers comprise a large class of natural and synthetic materials with a variety of properties and purposes. Natural polymer materials such as shellac and amber have been in use for centuries. Biopolymers such as proteins (for example hair, skin and part of the bone structure) and nucleic acids play crucial roles in biological processes. A variety of other natural polymers exist, such as cellulose, which is the main constituent of wood and paper.
Safety
Cases of propylene glycol poisoning are related to either inappropriate intravenous use or accidental ingestion by children. The oral toxicity of propylene glycol is very low. In one study, rats were provided with feed containing as much as 5% PG over a period of 104 weeks and they showed no apparent ill effects. Because of its low chronic oral toxicity, propylene glycol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a direct food additive.
Serious toxicity will occur only at extremely high intakes over a relatively short period of time that results in plasma concentrations of over 4 g/L. Such levels of ingestion would not be possible when consuming reasonable amounts of a food product or dietary supplements containing at most 1 g/kg foodstuff.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined propylene glycol to be "generally recognized as safe" for use in food, cosmetics, and medicines. Like ethylene glycol, propylene glycol affects the body's chemistry by increasing the amount of acid. Propylene glycol is metabolized into lactic acid, which occurs naturally as muscles are exercised, while ethylene glycol is metabolized into oxalic acid, which is toxic.
However, propylene glycol is not approved for use in cat food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have determined that propylene glycol in or on cat food has not been shown by adequate scientific data to be safe for use. Use of propylene glycol in or on cat food causes the feed to be adulterated and in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 21CFR589.1001
Prolonged contact with propylene glycol is essentially non-irritating to the skin. Undiluted propylene glycol is minimally irritating to the eye, and can produce slight transient conjunctivitis (the eye recovers after the exposure is removed). Exposure to mists may cause eye irritation, as well as upper respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of the propylene glycol vapors appears to present no significant hazard in ordinary applications. However, limited human experience indicates that inhalation of propylene glycol mists could be irritating to some individuals. Therefore inhalation exposure to mists of these materials should be avoided. Some research has suggested that propylene glycol not be used in applications where inhalation exposure or human eye contact with the spray mists of these materials is likely, such as fogs for theatrical productions or antifreeze solutions for emergency eye wash stations.
Propylene glycol does not cause sensitization and it shows no evidence of being a carcinogen or of being genotoxic.Post menopausal women who require the use of an estrogen cream may notice that brand name creams made with propylene glycol often create extreme, uncomfortable burning along the vulva and perianal area. In these cases, patients can request that a local compounding pharmacy make a "propylene glycol free" cream which is much more tolerable.
Research has suggested that individuals who cannot tolerate propylene glycol probably experience a special form of irritation, but that they only rarely develop allergic contact dermatitis. Other investigators believe that the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis to propylene glycol may be greater than 2% in patients with eczema.
Patients with vulvodynia and interstitial cystitis may be especially sensitive to propylene glycol. Women struggling with yeast infections may also notice that some OTC creams can cause intense burning.

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Mentha arvensis (Corn Mint) is a species of mint native to the temperate regions of Europe and western and central Asia, east to the Himalaya and eastern Siberia.
It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 10–60 cm (rarely to 100 cm) tall. The leaves are in opposite pairs, simple, 2–6.5 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, hairy, and with a coarsely serrated margin. The flowers are pale purple (occasionally white or pink





G K CHOCOLATE ETHER FORMALDEHYDE FREE

Composition: Aqua (Water); Glycerin; Behentrimonium Chloride; Cetrimonium Chloride; Cetearyl Alcohol; Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter; Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer; Hydrolyzed Keratin; Cyclomethicone; Parfum (Fragrance); Guar Hydroxyprpyl Trimonium Chloride; Methylcloroisotiazolinone.
Behentrimonium Chloride
also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228, is an irritating, toxic, and slightly flammable yellow waxlike organic compound with chemical formula CH3(CH2)21N(Cl)(CH3)3 , used as an antistatic agent and a disinfectant. It is commonly found in cosmetics such as conditioners, hair dye, and mousse, and also in detergents. In water treatment, it acts as an algaecide.
Cetrimonium Chloride
Cetrimonium chloride is a topical antiseptic.
Cetrimonium bromide ((C16H33)N(CH3)3Br) is one of the components of the topical antiseptic cetrimide. The cetrimonium (or hexadecyltrimethylammmonium) cation is an effective antiseptic agent against bacteria and fungi.
It is a cationic surfactant. Its uses include providing a buffer solution for the extraction of DNA. It is also widely used in hair conditioning products.The closely related compounds cetrimonium chloride and cetrimonium stearate are also used as topic antiseptics, and may be found in many household products such as shampoos and cosmetics.


Hydrolyzed Keratin
Hydrolyzed Protein is protein that has been hydrolyzed or broken down into its component amino acids. While there are many means of achieving this, two of the most common are prolonged boiling in a strong acid or strong base or using an enzyme such as the pancreatic protease enzyme to stimulate the naturally-occurring hydrolytic process.
Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction or process in which a chemical compound is broken down by reaction with water.[1][2] This is the type of reaction that is used to break down polymers. Water is added in this reaction.
In organic chemistry, hydrolysis can be considered as the reverse or opposite of condensation, a reaction in which two molecular fragments are joined for each water molecule produced. As hydrolysis may be a reversible reaction, condensation and hydrolysis can take place at the same time, with the position of equilibrium determining the amount of each product.
Guar Hydroxyprpyl Trimonium Chloride
it is a chemical found in many popular shampoos like Organics or Head & Shoulders. It is a water-soluble quaternary derivative of natural guar gum, and imparts conditioning properties to shampoos and after-shampoo hair care products. The effects of the cationic charge density, guar concentration in aqueous solution, and treatment time on bleached European hair were studied. An Instron method developed by M.L. Garcia and J. Diaz (2) was successfully applied to determine the efficacy of cationic guars to improve the ease of combing. The results were confirmed in a shampoo formulation on both virgin and bleached hair.
Methylcloroisotiazolinone.
is a preservative with antibacterial and antifungal effects within the group of isothiazolinones. It is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and fungi.
It is found in many water-based personal care products and cosmetics.[1] It is also used in glue production, detergents, paints, fuels and other industrial processes.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), does not list methylchloroisothiazolinone as a known, probable or possible human carcinogen[3], nor have in vivo tests found evidence of carcinogenic activity. Methylchloroisothiazolinone is an allergen(contact dermatitis)





Cyclopentasiloxane /Dimethiconol /Dimethicone Crosspolymer
as a conclusion all thouses ingredients above are silicone base:
Silicones are largely inert compounds with a wide variety of forms and uses. Typically heat-resistant, nonstick and rubberlike, they are frequently used in cookware, medical applications, sealants, lubricants and insulation.
Cyclopentasiloxane
is a silicone fluid commonly used in cosmetics such as deodorants, sunblocks and hair sprays. It is becoming more common in hair conditioners, as it makes the hair easier to brush without breakage. It is also used as part of silicone based personal lubricants.However,if you use to much on your skin it can stay in your body tissue for over 5 years. Cyclopentasiloxane is an emollient
Dimethiconol
COSMETIC FLUIDS are silicone compounds containing various combinations of elastomers in a variety of diluents. These products vary in viscosity, volatility, feel, shine, lubricity, and water resistance.
Grades of COSMETIC FLUIDS are based on solids, diluents, and elastomer derivatives. These variations give a wide range of characteristics when formulating products.
COSMETIC FLUIDS have become a popular additive to hair shine products including serums, gels, micro-emulsions, and refractive index based products. They can also be used as excellent lubricants due to their “non-greasy feel”. They perform well in conditioners, sun products, anti-perspirants, cremes, and lotions.
also provides specialty COSMETIC FLUIDS that can be used as silicone delivery systems for active ingredients including Retinol, analgesics, and sunscreens without a greasy afterfeel.







Cyclopentasiloxane /Dimethiconol /Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of a high molecular weight silicone elastomer (dimethicone crosspolymer) in cyclomethicone (D4 < href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Triglyceride">triglycerides. It can also be obtained from the hydrogenation of some unsaturated vegetable oils. Common stearic acid is actually a mix of stearic acid and palmitic acid, although purified stearic acid is available separately.
Uses
Esters are a class of chemical compounds and functional groups. Esters consist of an inorganic or organic acid in which at least one -OH (hydroxy) group is replaced by an -O-alkyl (alkoxy) group. The most common type of esters are carboxylic acid esters (R1-C(=O)-O-R2); other esters include phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and boric acid esters. Volatile esters often have a smell and are found in perfumes, essential oils, and pheromones, and give many fruits their scent. Ethyl acetate and methyl acetate are important solvents; fatty acid esters form fat and lipids; and polyesters are important plastics. Cyclic esters are called lactones. The name "ester" is derived from the German Essig-Äther (literally: vinegar ether), an old name for ethyl acetate. Esters can be synthesized in a condensation reaction between an acid and an alcohol in a reaction known as esterification.
Ether is a class of chemical compounds which contain an ether group — an oxygen atom connected to two (substituted) alkyl or aryl groups — of general formula R–O–R'.[1] A typical example is the solvent and anesthetic diethyl ether, commonly referred to simply as "ether" (ethoxyethane, CH3-CH2-O-CH2-CH3)
THE FOLLOWING ETHERS ARE COMMON USE ON COSMETICS
PPG-2 BUTYL ETHER
The Polypropylene Glycol (PPG) Stearyl Ethers are polypropylene ethers of stearyl ether that function as skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.
PPG-2 Butyl Ether vapor was nontoxic by the inhalation route. Undiluted PPG-15 Stearyl Ether was practically nonirritating to the eyes of rabbits, and PPG Butyl Ethers had minor to moderate conjunctival irritation, opacity, and iritis
PPG-2 Butyl Ether caused minor, transient erythema and desquamation during a 4-hour occlusive patch test. PPG-2 Butyl Ether did not irritate the skin of pregnant mice, was nontoxic to dams, and was not teratogenic.
These data were considered by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel to support the safety of PPG Stearyl Ethers at their current use concentrations (2% to 10%, but not greater than 25%). Data on the component ingredients, Propylene Glycol, PPG, and Steraryl Alcohol, from previous cosmetic ingredient safety assessments were also considered and found to support the safety of PPG Stearyl Ethers.
(PMID: 11800052 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE])
Poly (ethylene glycol) PEG
is produced by the interaction of ethylene oxide with water, ethylene glycol or ethylene glycol oligomers.[2] The reaction is catalyzed by acidic or basic catalysts. Ethylene glycol and its oligomers are preferable as a starting material instead of water, because it allows the creation of polymers with a low polydispersity (narrow molecular weight distribution). Polymer chain length depends on the ratio of reactants.
Depending on the catalyst type, the mechanism of polymerization can be cationic or anionic. The anionic mechanism is preferable because it allows one to obtain PEG with a low polydispersity. Polymerization of ethylene oxide is an exothermic process. Overheating or contaminating ethylene oxide with catalysts such as alkalis or metal oxides can lead to runaway polymerization which can end with an explosion after few hours.
Polyethylene oxide or high-molecular polyethylene glycol is synthesized by suspension polymerization. It is necessary to hold the growing polymer chain in solution in the course of the polycondensation process. The reaction is catalyzed by magnesium-, aluminium- or calcium-organoelement compounds. To prevent coagulation of polymer chains from solution, chelating additives such as dimethylglyoxime are used.
Alkali catalysts such as sodium hydroxide NaOH, potassium hydroxide KOH or sodium carbonate Na2CO3 are used to prepare low-molecular polyethylene glycol.

Clinical uses
Polyethylene glycol has a low toxicity[2] and is used in a variety of products. It is the basis of a number of laxatives (e.g. macrogol-containing products such as Movicol and polyethylene glycol 3350, or MiraLax or GlycoLax). It is the basis of many skin creams, as cetomacrogol, and sexual lubricants, frequently combined with glycerin. Whole bowel irrigation (polyethylene glycol with added electrolytes) is used for bowel preparation before surgery or colonoscopy and drug overdoses. It is sold under the brand names GoLYTELY, GlycoLax, Fortrans, TriLyte, and Colyte. When attached to various protein medications, polyethylene glycol allows a slowed clearance of the carried protein from the blood. This makes for a longer acting medicinal effect and reduces toxicity, and it allows longer dosing intervals. Examples include PEG-interferon alpha which is used to treat hepatitis C and PEG-filgrastim (Neulasta®) which is used to treat neutropenia. It has been shown that polyethylene glycol can improve healing of spinal injuries in dogs.[3] One of the earlier findings that polyethylene glycol can aid in nerve repair came from the University of Texas (Krause and Bittner).[4] Polyethylene glycol is commonly used to fuse B-cells with myeloma cells in monoclonal antibody production. PEG has recently been proved to give better results in constipation patients than tegaserod.[5]
PEG is being used in the repair of motor neurons damaged in crush or laceration incidence in vivo and in vitro. When coupled with melatonin, 75% of damaged sciatic nerves were rendered viable

PEG is used in a number of toothpastes as a dispersant; it binds water and helps keep gum uniform throughout the toothpaste. It is also under investigation for use in body armor[9] and tattoos to monitor diabetes.[10] Functional groups of PEG give polyurethane elastomers their "rubberiness", for applications such as foams (foam rubber) and fibers (spandex). Its backbone structure is analogous to that of silicone, another elastomers their "rubberiness", for applications such as foams (foam rubber) and fibers (spandex). Its backbone structure is analogous to that of silicone, another elastomer.










Elastomers, the science …
Elastomers are a polymer with the property of elasticity. The term, which is derived from elastic polymer, is often used interchangeably with the term rubber, and is preferred when referring to vulcanisates. Each of the monomers which link to form the polymer is usually made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and/or silicon. Elastomers are amorphous polymers existing above their glass transition temperature, so that considerable segmental motion is possible. At ambient temperatures rubbers are thus relatively soft (E~3MPa) and deformable. Their primary uses are for seals, adhesives and molded flexible parts.
A is a schematic drawing of an unstressed polymer. The dots represent cross-links. B is the same polymer under stress. When the stress is removed, it will return to the A configuration
Elastomers are usually thermo sets (requiring vulcanization) but may also be thermoplastic (see thermoplastic elastomer). The long polymer chains cross-link during curing. The molecular structure of elastomers can be imagined as a 'spaghetti and meatball' structure, with the meatballs signifying cross-links. The elasticity is derived from the ability of the long chains to reconfigure themselves to distribute an applied stress. The covalent cross-linkages ensure that the elastomer will return to its original configuration when the stress is removed. As a result of this extreme flexibility, elastomers can reversibly extend from 5-700%, depending on the specific material. Without the cross-linkages or with short, uneasily reconfigured chains, the applied stress would result in a permanent deformation.
Temperature effects are also present in the demonstrated elasticity of a polymer.
Elastomers that have cooled to a glassy or crystalline phase will have less mobile chains, and consequentially less elasticity, than those manipulated at temperatures higher than the glass transition temperature of the polymer.
It is also possible for a polymer to exhibit elasticity that is not due to covalent cross-links, but instead for thermodynamic reasons.
Thermosetting plastics (thermo sets) are polymer materials that cure, through the addition of energy, to a stronger form. The energy may be in the form of heat (generally above 200 degrees Celsius), through a chemical reaction (two-part epoxy, for example), or irradiation.
Thermoses materials are usually liquid or malleable prior to curing, and designed to be molded into their final form, or used as adhesives.
The curing process transforms the resin into a plastic or rubber by a cross-linking process. Energy and/or catalysts are added that cause the molecular chains to react at chemically active sites (unsaturated or epoxy sites, for example), linking into a rigid, 3-D structure. The cross-linking process forms a molecule with a larger
Molecular weight, resulting in a material with a higher melting point. During the reaction, when the molecular weight has increased to a point so that the melting point is higher than the surrounding ambient temperature, the material forms into a solid material. Subsequent uncontrolled reheating of the material results in reaching the decomposition temperature before the melting point is obtained. A thermo set material cannot be melted and re-shaped after it is cured.
Thermo set materials are generally stronger than thermoplastic materials due to this 3-D network of bonds, and are also better suited to high-temperature applications up to the decomposition temperature of the material. They do not lend themselves to recycling like thermoplastics, which can be melted and re-molded.
Some examples of thermo sets are:
Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), for example Hytrel®, etc. Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV), for example Santoprene® TPV Polyurethane rubber the proteins resilin and ELASTIN

ELASTIN
Cells in the epidermis contain a structural matrix of keratin which makes this outermost layer of the skin almost waterproof, and along with collagen and elastin, gives skin its strength. Rubbing and pressure cause keratin to proliferate with the formation of protective calluses — useful for athletes and on the fingertips of musicians who play stringed instruments. Keratinized epidermal cells are constantly shed and replaced
Keratins are a family of fibrous structural proteins; tough and insoluble, they form the hard but no mineralized structures found in reptiles, birds, amphibians and mammals. They are rivaled as biological materials in toughness only by chitin.
There are various types of keratins within a single animal,the α-keratins in the hair (including wool), horns, nails, claws and hooves of mammals[





AS A CONCLUSION ,IN MY OPINION,THIS PRODUCT IS:
A mix of natural and synthetics compounds with a low toxicity, mild irritating agent, non -cancer producing; and very common use on the cosmetic industry in America.
All this is base on my research on the internet,
Be aware of any change made by the FDA or any other agency in charge of inform about the toxicity of this products.
You must follow the manufactured directions about how to be use.
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Dimethicone cross polymer
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Alcohol Anonymousor "of sheep, whale sperm and coconut meat"


By James Whittall
MenEssentials PresidentPublished November 2004

For too many men's skin care aficionados, the word "alcohol" evokes something akin to ideological partisanship.
Alcohol, I often hear argued, is part of an axis of evil that includes surfactants, waxes, fillers, and celebrity fragrances.
Alcohol dries the skin. It irritates freshly shaven faces. According to one massively idiotic yet widely quoted "Consumer Dictionary," cosmetic alcohol is a poisonous petroleum-derived elixir that causes headaches, flushing, dizziness, mental depression, nausea, vomiting, narcosis, coma, and projectile flatulence. Wow.
Given everything we think we know about alcohol in cosmetics, it's a wonder our fathers survived their Aqua Velva years without slipping into a collective toxic-shock induced stupor.
In fact, cosmetic alcohol is not a single ingredient but many. These highly specialized chemicals aren't the twisted spawn of evil-doers but instead perform different functions and affect the skin in different ways – most often with surprisingly beneficial results.
Also in fact, the so-called "alcohol-free" products sitting on your shelf right now very likely contain some anonymous form of alcohol. And if you find that shocking (gasp), you'll be doubly surprised to learn that a few more of your most cherished beliefs about alcohol are probably wrong.

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