Moisturizers - TOP 5 moisturizing hair conditioners

The use of moisturizers is the basis of conscious hair care. Find out what moisturizers are, how to dose them according to PEH balance, and how to choose the right conditioner for your hair's porosity.

Hair has different needs - they are determined not only by porosity, but also by daily care, air humidity, temperature and weather conditions. Thus, the demand for humectants, like other active ingredients, can change dynamically. It is worth monitoring your strands - there are several characteristic symptoms that indicate an excess or deficiency of these ingredients. But before we get to them, let's think about what moisturizers are and why our hair needs them.

Like skin, hair needs moisture. Humectants are moisturizing substances with a small molecular structure that penetrate the hair structure. Avoiding moisturizers completely won't end well, even with finely pored hair that retains water well. For this reason, almost every hair cosmetic contains some amount of moisturizers, although, of course, the concentration of these substances is not always dominant.

Moisturizers guarantee hydration, making hair supple, shiny, healthy and easy to comb, while gaining healthy volume. They exhibit hygroscopic properties, due to which they bind water.

There are many moisturizers that can be used in hair care products. However, there are substances that are used more than others because of their excellent moisturizing properties. These include, among others:

• glycerol,
• urea,
• honey,
• aloe extract,
• panthenol,
• lecithin,
• fructose,
• sorbitol,
• hyaluronic acid.

As you can see, most of these ingredients are also found in facial cosmetics. The strongest substances mentioned above are honey, glycerin, urea and hyaluronic acid. This is something to look for in formulations if your hair is heavily damaged by coloring and styling, or simply loses water easily due to high porosity.

As already mentioned, the demand for moisturizers depends on the individual characteristics of the hair, as well as styling habits and environmental conditions. High porosity hair needs most of these ingredients as it easily loses moisture due to raised cuticles. In their case, it is important not only to intensively moisturize, but also to close the care with softening conditioners.

More is not always better. Too fast penetration of small particles of water into the hair leads to tangling and dullness - this can be observed even with a sharp increase in air humidity. Your hair can thus react to excess moisturizers while remaining dry despite receiving a solid dose of moisture.

Lack of moisturizers gives similar symptoms - hair is dry, brittle, hay-like, dull, difficult to comb. In addition, they are rough to the touch.

Are you looking for the perfect moisturizing conditioner for you? Our rating will allow you to choose the right moisturizing products, the properties of which correspond to the needs of your hair.

• Revlon Equave Hydrating Mist Conditioner

A convenient option for anyone who appreciates good, natural formulations. You can use it every day. It does not contain irritating ingredients, so it can also be used by people with sensitive skin. This is a typical moisturizing hair conditioner with a very light two-phase formula. It is enriched with green tea and grape extracts. Ideal for hair of any porosity.

• Odżywka humektantowo-emolientowa Balmain Moisturizing

An offer for fans and lovers of expensive brands. It moisturizes very effectively, and at the same time closes the hydration in the hair structure due to the content of the emollient - argan oil. As a result, it is enough to use one conditioner to get the effect of softness, smoothness and shine. Argan oil is recommended for hair with medium porosity or slightly more damaged hair with low porosity. The conditioner also protects the hair thanks to the content of UV filters.

• Matrix Biolage HydraSource Hydrating Conditioner

A very effective and affordable product, ideal for the care of dry and weak hair. Matrix Moisturizing Hair Conditioner is enriched with moisturizing algae extract and sage leaf extract. If you style your hair frequently, this will be a target - the product makes styling easier.

• MoroccanOil Moisture Repair Organic Regenerating & Hydrating Conditioner for Damaged Hair

A perfectly balanced softening and moisturizing conditioner that also contains proteins (keratin). The product contains, among other things, fatty acids and argan oil, which will add shine to the hair and retain moisture in the hair structure. The product does not contain sulfates and parabens - this is a natural cosmetic that works great as a component of regenerative therapy.

• Baobab Bioelixire Hydrating Hydrating Conditioner

This is a great offer for lovers of maximum naturalness. The conditioner is free of parabens and silicones and packs the power of beneficial active ingredients such as vitamins C and E and unsaturated fatty acids. The product is vegan.

Choose the right conditioner and enjoy beautiful, healthy hair!

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