Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a synthetic anionic surfactant obtained by sulfonation of C14–C16 alpha-olefins. Its amphiphilic structure gives it high detergency and excellent performance in hard water, with a lower irritation profile than SLS. Hairswiss analyzes its molecular chemistry, surfactant properties and role in professional shampoos.
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Denatured Alcohol in Hair Care: Chemistry, Risks and Professional Guide
Denatured Alcohol (Alcohol Denat., ethanol C2H5OH, MW 46 Da) is a short-chain, volatile and water-miscible alcohol whose drying effect on the hair fiber results from the solubilization of intercuticular lipids and surface water entrainment by evaporation. Hairswiss analyzes its chemistry, problematic concentration thresholds and professional formulation alternatives.