• refalo
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    5 months ago

    Most conditioners contain silicone. Why would you put that in your hair?

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      5 months ago

      For long hair it helps with combing. Just like the old silicone spray for ballpoint mice, it reduces friction with the comb.

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      5 months ago

      Most lotions contain dimethicone, a silicone relative.

      They both work by being moisture barriers, preventing moisture loss (for hand lotion).

      As someone who struggles with skin issues, I don’t even bother with lotions that don’t have dimethicone, they’re practically useless for me.