Chic Geek by Nikki B.

“Not All Silicones are Alike!  Do You Know the Difference?”

 

There is an exciting upgrade being made to Philip’s products; we are well on our way to becoming silicone free!  In the world of ingredients, the marketing buzz on silicones has started to go down the same road that sulfates did.  And as always, Philip is way ahead of the curve.  He has removed silicones and upgraded most formulas with the Hydro-Charged Pelusi Ceramide Complex, Patent Pending, the Pelusi Bio Polymer Complex containing USDA Certified Organic Baobab Oil, or other cold-pressed hydrating oils such as Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Quinoa Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil (known as Sachi Inchi); all USDA Certified Organic.  These revolutionary blends make these formulas supersede anything in performance on the hair.

 

But not all silicones are considered bad for the hair and in some cases are the best choice for the formula.  Let’s explain.  As always, the quality of the ingredient makes the big difference here.  This is the case with both P2 Polish and P2 BrilliantHair, in that they contain a small amount of a top-quality silicone because it helps provide the best results on the hair.  As an example, in these formulas, only the very best quality highly-modified silicones are used.  They bind moisture, provide heat protection, help detangle and protect color.  Highly-modified silicones can actually help deliver ingredients deeply and rapidly inside the hair, especially when augmented by heat and therefore provide many benefits including smoother, silkier, better conditioned hair.

 

These top-quality silicones Philip chooses are Hydrophilic, meaning water-loving.  They are extremely expensive but well worth it because they are water/shampoo soluble and can never build up on the hair.  Philip never uses Hydrophobic, meaning water-hating, silicones that actually prevent moisture from entering the hair, create build-up, and keep other things from entering the hair such as color, perms and treatments.  Hydrophobic silicones also leave the hair feeling like it has a gummy coating, and this is what give most silicones a bad rap for the hair.  Rest assured this is never the case with any product from Philip Pelusi!