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Glossary amodimethicone

silicone used in hair products to smooth and protect

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone commonly used in hair care products like conditioners and serums. It helps to smooth and protect the hair by forming a thin, water-resistant coating, which can reduce frizz and enhance shine. Unlike some other silicones, amodimethicone is designed to selectively adhere to damaged areas of the hair, providing targeted conditioning without causing buildup.

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research Amino silicone polymers as hair softeners and conditioners : A comparison of amodimethicone and dimethicone copolyol amine

1 citations , January 1998 in “Cosmetics and toiletries”

Both amodimethicone and dimethicone copolyol amine are effective hair conditioners.

research Optical properties of hair: effect of treatments on luster as quantified by image analysis.

11 citations , November 2003 in “PubMed”

This study found that hair luster increased with higher fiber pigmentation and application of specific cosmetic oils and styling resins, while micronized ZnO and synthetic sebum dulled hair.

research Silicones as conditioning agents in shampoos

5 citations , January 1992

This study found that dimethicone with high molecular weight improved hair surface characteristics, while dimethicone copolyol and amodimethicone enhanced manageability by reducing friction or aiding styling on damaged hair.

research Review of hair styling mousse ingredients

September 2026 in “Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)”

This study analyzed hair styling mousses on the Slovenian market, finding that their formulations primarily rely on polymers, with no banned ingredients according to European cosmetics regulations.

research Novel amino acid‐based surfactant for silicone emulsification and its application in hair care products: a promising alternative to quaternary ammonium cationic surfactants

12 citations , July 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

This study found that N‐AOHPA was particularly effective as a silicone emulsifier for improving the condition of damaged hair by preventing amino acid dissolution from bleached hair.

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