Do Macadamia Natural Oil™ products contain any silicones?
Silicones have been given quite the bad rap recently by those who overgeneralize, claiming negative effects such as build up, drying and hair “suffocation”. As one might expect, its not quite as cut and dry as rumor would imply. You cannot realistically argue that ALL silicones are bad for your hair, or even your skin for that matter; there are a large variety of types as well as levels of quality that make it very difficult to prejudge a product just because a “cone” is in the ingredient list. In general, silicones serve many positive functions in haircare: reducing moisture loss, humidity-proofing, cuticle sealing and protection, detangling, and shine enhancement. Some silicones are heavy and thick, some are quite water soluble and quickly evaporate; moreover, they can also be used in combination with each other and other ingredients to achieve a multitude of desirable effects. One of the things that makes Macadamia Natural Oil™ products stand apart is that we use a customized blend
