Silicones are unbeatable when it comes to the immediate visual effect. They manage to make your hair look shiny and healthy in one treatment. This probably also explains why - despite all the criticism - they are still among the most used ingredients in conditioners and co. to count.
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Squalane - the alternative to silicones in hair care
Silicones - more appearance than reality
The beautiful silicone shine is a bit deceptive, because it is now known that silicones do not really do anything for your hair, but simply coat it with a layer. Over time, the coat will thicken, making your hair look flat and dull.
A small digression: silicones are also deposited on the scalp. Not that cool, kinda. Therefore, when switching to natural cosmetic shampoos, one struggles with a greasy roots and stubborn hair. The silicone layer is only removed after washing several times. Underneath, the actual and often stressed hair structure comes to light. The only thing that helps here is patience and the knowledge that things can only get better.
Plant-based squalane - the natural alternative
We were looking for a fabric made from a natural resource that could compete with silicones. That's when we came across squalane. For our
The original substance is called squalene and occurs naturally in vegetable oils as well as in our skin lipids. In order for us to use squalene, it must be preserved by hydration. The cosmetic raw material is called squalane.
It is characterized by being completely non-irritating and making the skin soft and smooth. Squalane is now being used more and more, especially in puristic facial care, including in our
Squalane makes thick, dry and straggly hair soft and supple again and gives it a silky shine.
The very best? Squalane can be used pure
It's clear to us that we don't want to mix squalane with other ingredients in a big way just to make it look like a complicated product, because one thing is important to us: You should know and understand what's in Five's products, because we think we owe you that.
So we developed
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Our goal is that you can gradually clear out your mirror cabinet. And with Five's products, we want to do our part. In the long term, the highly concentrated leave-in oil can help you to use less or no conditioner at all. This way you avoid silicones, which not only weigh down the hair but also pollute the environment because they are not easily biodegradable.
application Five hair serum
Wash your hair as usual with a natural cosmetics shampoo (try leaving out the conditioner) and tie it in a turban with a towel. Then put three to four drops of
☝️ Tip: You can also mix the oil for the hair directly with the shampoo in the palm of your hand, but then you need about double the amount because part of it is washed out. The advantage of this is that the care oil can also work on the hairline.
The beauty tip for all minimalists
Since the source substance squalene is a natural and essential component of our skin lipids, the facial oil can also be used as puristic and light facial care. This application is particularly recommended in the warmer seasons and as a base for make-up. To do this, the skin is moistened with water and then simply applied two drops of
You can read about all the things you can use this multifunctional cosmetic product for in the blog article Holiday fun with little luggage: multi-use cosmetic products.
Conclusion
Our hair oil, made from only 2 ingredients, offers the ideal alternative to silicone-containing hair oils for particularly voluminous and dry hair. The hair becomes soft and shiny and easier to style. You only need a small amount of the product, usually three to four drops are enough, and one hair oil is enough for 150 applications.
