5. Sodium Chloride (Salt)/ Comedogenic rating: 5
I know what some of y’all may be saying, “SALT? Really?” That is not a hair product. But, for some of you guys that may not know, it may not be a hair product per say but it is a major ingredient in most of them. You can find salt in may conditioners and cleansers.
Many ladies actually add salt to their conditioners to increase moisturizing and hydrating properties. Some natural ladies also use salt to help with defining curls by making a sea salt spray or adding to deep conditioners.
Unfortunately, you might want to keep salt away from your scalp. According to the comedogenic rating, salt has a rating of 5. Yes, that small little granule can cause major pore clogging.
So to the big question, “Is it still okay for me to use these products?”
Yes! Just try to avoid the scalp as much as possible when using them. As far as cleansers go, avoid them if they have these ingredients high on their ingredient list.
However, if they are closer to the bottom then it is completely safe. Now, there may be a small portion of folks that may not have had adverse affects from using these items on their scalp. If this is true for you, then keep on doing what works. 🙂
On the following page is a more exhaustive list of products with their comedogenic ratings.
Wow, still not giving up my coconut oil though, lol
Shocked what does this mean back to product with mineral oils
it may not necessarily mean that. these products are still great for the length for your hair, but if used on the scalp it may cause buildup overtime. But if you are using mineral oil based products, you shouldn’t worry if it will cause acne or clogged pores on the scalp.
I aint ever giving up coconut oil HOLY GRAIL! Lol
I’ve checked other websites and castor oil is 1 which is low u learn something new everyday!!
I was just about to look up castor oil! I love that
It would help to understand Why these clog pores? What is it about their make-up that makes them comedogenic?
Hi Kashmere!
Different products can have different properties that may make them comedogenic. The comedogenic rating is determined by how much a product blocks the sebaceous glands from producing a “normal” amount of sebum along with whether sebum is over produced or not. Then usually when this happens the glands become clogged which then began to produce bacteria. Also, when the porphyin (a metabolite) of the clogged glands are exposed to light and show “fluorescence” it is usually comedogenic, if not then its non-comedogenic. These ingredients were some of the top ingredients that causes this phenomenon to happen at a high rate.
What products are good for dandruff?
DONT WORRY ABOUT IT BEAUTIFUL! UR TOO PERFECT FOR THAT .
Lol sir I just like to know these things and I know the women here know some good products:)
You are too considerate Mz Fe-Fe . lol
I could get on Google and look some stuff up,but I like to know from other’s personal experience on what’s good. Thank u though:)
Hi Felicia!
Neem oil is great for dandruff. Some can be sensitive to the smell, but its one of the best dandruff removers.
Aloe Vera juice mixed with water helps with that and itchy scalp.
Thanks Brianna Lewis:) Pure aloe vera juice?
I love my hair but hair care in general has gotten too complicated for my taste.
Danni,
It’s “per se” not “per say.” I’ve seen that written incorrectly several times on this site. Maybe the copy editor is asleep?
Thank you Miss D for catching that. 🙂
im not giving up my coconut oil
Great article! I never known about this subject. Thinking outside the box! I love it 🙂
Could you site the source for this info or the scientific study?
No way!! My beloved coconut oil 🙁 …Oh well!! You live n learn, thanks for the post! <3