Misconceptions about Cosmetic Chemicals

Everyone likes taking care of how they look. If that wasn't so, none of us would care about what to wear everyday or spend time in hair salons, etc. On a similar note, who wouldn't like healthier hair? Most people, especially women spend a lot of money on hair care products.

Research reveals that most women in Africa decide upon buying beauty products like moisturizers, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, etc. depending upon the fragrance they carry. Apparently the fragrance of flowers, lime and other refreshing fragrances are in demand. But the fact is that the better the scent in the product the worse it is for the scalp and hair. But there are a few consumers becoming conscious about reading the ingredients mentioned at the back of the pack. One of the ingredients they stay away from is any kind of alcohol in beauty products.

Many people think of alcohol as a bad ingredient. Alcohol causes much harm when consumed. Thus wouldn't it harm your hair? This ingredient if included to your products could surely dry your hair. Well it turns out that some kind of alcohol used in products is good for your scalp. Take for example a fatty alcohol like Cetyl alcohol, a bulk chemical supplied to Africa: An ingredient such as Cetyl alcohol normally added to beauty products is generally extracted from natural sources. This ingredient has a good amount of carbon giving it an oily texture. For those worried about this ingredient harming dry skin and scalp, you should know that Cetyl alcohol helps prevent moisture loss. Thus it is widely used in conditioners, giving your hair luster and making it easier to comb through.

One of the important chemicals which are widely used to manufacture cosmetics is Cetyl alcohol. Cetyl alcohol was discovered in 1817 by the French chemist Michel Chevreul. It is used as a surfactant or as thickening agent in skin creams and lotions. You might be often wondering, how you get that soothing effect after using shampoos or creams and lotions. Well, for that you must thank Michel Chevreul who discovered Cetyl alcohol. This alcohol plays the key role to give you that velvety feel. It is predominantly used in skin, nail and hair care products. It is used for conditioning, toning and moisturizing treatments. As it prevents moisture in the skin, it's especially helpful for dry skin. When used in hair care products it acts as a smoothing agent. It is also used to soften the finger cuticles of hands and legs. Cosmetics manufacturers around the world require this cosmetic chemical in a large quantity.

When you think of the word "Beauty" two things automatically capture your minds which are Beauty products and women. This is true that most of the women around the globe have accustomed beauty products as the prominent part of their life. But it is also necessary to understand how these cosmetics are made. Various cosmetic chemicals are used while manufacturing beauty products. Radiant Resources is a bulk chemical supplier who supplies raw materials in Africa and Asia.