On adding glycolic acid to shampoo

Recently, people have been exploring the method of shampoo and hair care. Among them, whether glycolic acid can be added to shampoo is quite hotly debated.

Glycolic acid has unique properties. It is an alpha-hydroxy acid. In the field of skin care, it is often known for rejuvenating and improving skin quality. It can gently exfoliate the exfoliation, making the skin delicate and smooth. However, the matter of shampoo is different from skin care. The state of the scalp and the quality of the hair need to be carefully considered.

If you want to add glycolic acid to the shampoo, the first consideration is the tolerance of the scalp. Although the scalp has the function of barrier, it needs to be cared for more than the facial skin. Glycolic acid has a certain irritation. If the concentration is improper, it may cause discomfort to the scalp, such as itching, redness and swelling. Therefore, the concentration should be determined with caution, and it should be accurately weighed according to the general tolerance of the scalp.

The characteristics of hair should not be ignored. The main component of hair is keratin, and glycolic acid may interact with keratin. Moderate addition may improve the surface structure of the hair, making it supple and shiny; however, excessive amount may damage the internal structure of the hair, causing fragile and fragile hair.

Furthermore, the formula of the shampoo is complex, and various ingredients coexist. After the addition of glycolic acid, it may react with other surfactants, conditioners, etc., which affects the stability and efficacy of the shampoo. Therefore, when adding glycolic acid, it is necessary to study the compatibility between the ingredients in detail to ensure the overall performance of the shampoo is excellent.

To sum up, if you want to add glycolic acid to the shampoo, you must do it, but it needs to be rigorously studied and tested repeatedly. Detailed observation of the characteristics of the scalp and hair, weighing the concentration of glycolic acid, and considering its compatibility with various ingredients can make the shampoo contain the benefits of glycolic acid without damaging the health of the scalp and hair, and achieve the ideal shampoo and hair care effect.