Thursday, June 17, 2010

Sunscreen in hair care products?


Do sunscreens in hair care products really work or are they just a gimmick? Hair care products that contain a physical SPF factor that is listed on the label and that are designed to penetrate into the hair cuticle, rather than just floating above it, will definitely protect the hair from UVA and UVB rays. Yes, they do work. They are also more expensive in many cases.

The level of SPF is a factor, as it is in lotions to protect the skin. Most SPF formulas in hair care products will not be much above a level of 10 to prevent the hair from getting flat and heavy.

Some hair care products will have sunscreens in the form of actual ingredients, but will not have an SPF factor added. To get the maximum protection for your hair,
use a product with an SPF. These have been proven to work.

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