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You might be asking 'what are ceramides and what can they do for my hair?' Ceramides are a family of lipid or fat molecules that reside in the cell membranes of a substance. The components of ceramides are aminos and fatty acids. Scientists have found that one of the functions of ceramides with regard to hair is as a "glue" of sorts - keeping the scales that form the hair's cuticle attached and in place. They also found that in damaged hair these important lipids had actually disappeared. Further, it has been proven that the addition of ceramides to the hair serves to fortify strands and prevent breakage. Ceramides actually bind to the hollowed or weakened areas of the hair strand and inhibit further moisture and protein loss. Most products on the market use a synthetic form of ceramide. Some brands that have ceramide products are L'Oreal, Aubrey Organics, Optimum Care, Proclaim, Silicon Mix and Redken. Two common synthetic ceramides are 2-oleamido-1 and 3-octadecanediol. While these synthetic forms are equally as effective as natural forms, those looking to go as natural as possible will be pleased to know that ceramides are also present in some oils. If you are in the market for length-retention it is highly recommended that you incorporate a ceramide product or oil into your regimen. Some ways to do this include incorporating products that contain ceramides or adding a ceramide-containing oil to your regimen as a sealant or pre-poo. Please note that although olive and coconut oils are not high in ceramides they both have been clinically proven to help stop protein loss in the cortex - so these particular oils have beneficial properties that are similar to ceramides. Oils containing ceramides:
Walnut Oil
Rice Oil
Almond Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
You might be asking 'what are ceramides and what can they do for my hair?' Ceramides are a family of lipid or fat molecules that reside in the cell membranes of a substance. The components of ceramides are aminos and fatty acids. Scientists have found that one of the functions of ceramides with regard to hair is as a "glue" of sorts - keeping the scales that form the hair's cuticle attached and in place. They also found that in damaged hair these important lipids had actually disappeared. Further, it has been proven that the addition of ceramides to the hair serves to fortify strands and prevent breakage. Ceramides actually bind to the hollowed or weakened areas of the hair strand and inhibit further moisture and protein loss. Most products on the market use a synthetic form of ceramide. Some brands that have ceramide products are L'Oreal, Aubrey Organics, Optimum Care, Proclaim, Silicon Mix and Redken. Two common synthetic ceramides are 2-oleamido-1 and 3-octadecanediol. While these synthetic forms are equally as effective as natural forms, those looking to go as natural as possible will be pleased to know that ceramides are also present in some oils. If you are in the market for length-retention it is highly recommended that you incorporate a ceramide product or oil into your regimen. Some ways to do this include incorporating products that contain ceramides or adding a ceramide-containing oil to your regimen as a sealant or pre-poo. Please note that although olive and coconut oils are not high in ceramides they both have been clinically proven to help stop protein loss in the cortex - so these particular oils have beneficial properties that are similar to ceramides. Oils containing ceramides:
Walnut Oil
Rice Oil
Almond Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
