I’ll make a wiki part 3 and if you can edit on it then definitely do (if you want to of course)! Your explanations are a lot better than mine and honestly, I have got a lot of uni work to do
I can’t keep up with erims antics these days.
Absolutely! I know what you mean...it's like she's manic when it comes to social media and posting every single, banal event from her day, but making out like she only shares/lets us see 10% of her life! I hope that your uni is going well and that you're looking after yourself (uni stress can be so overwhelming).
I have a couple of short explainers - and articles about silicones and sulfates in haircare products. It's for anyone wishing to know more and better understand the absolute word salad nonsense Irum is peddling on social media, to pretend that her products are better than ones made by renowned brands with teams of highly-skilled, experienced scientists across the world.
Just because an influencer on IG uses buzzwords like 'silicone-free' or 'sulphate-free' or 'paraben-free' when talking about products they have made, doesn't mean that they know what those words mean, or that their products are truly safe and dermatologically approved for use, or what it means for you as a person with your own individual hair type and skin profile/health/composition.
Silicones at a glance:
Have long had a rep for being "bad" to hair. In short, they are not. Silicones are used in shampoos, conditioners, make-up and even lipsticks, because they help to lock in moisture for skin and your hair. There are different types of silicones and many of them are scientifically-tested and proven to not be dangerous to our general health. Silicones can also protect your hair from heat by forming a thin, waterproof, protective layer.
The worst they can do, is cause product build-up at your root/hair shaft - particularly for people with thin or fine hair. This is why it's important to properly and regularly wash your scalp with shampoo (and maybe use a silicone-bristled hair brush to gently remove build-up).
If you have sensitive skin or any type of skin disorder (psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis), please be extra careful and use shampoos, conditioners and products that are formulated for sensitive skin, your hair type and have been dermatologically approved by organisations such as the British Skin Foundation, a qualified dermatologist or your doctor.
This article was quite formative and explains it in an easy-to-understand manner:
https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/why-is-silicone-bad-for-hair/
John Frieda also has a fantastic explainer:
https://www.johnfrieda.com/en-us/bl.../the-real-deal-is-silicone-bad-for-your-hair/
Sulphates at a glance:
These are found in so many products - if it foams when coming into contact with water, it probably has some type of sulphate in it. They are usually found in cleansing products - like shampoo. They aren't dangerous to health, because products containing them have been tested vigorously and we have plenty of studies from across the world to show that they are generally very safe.
Many people worry about sulphates in shampoos because they can dry out scalps or strip away moisture from hair. This is true and very often the case for those with curly hair or hair that is coloured or been chemically straightened or permed.
Shampoos that contain sulphates are very beneficial for people with dandruff or greasy scalps (like Irum), because only such products can manage to thoroughly clean their scalp and balance its health.
Some people may have a skin irritation to sulphates - especially if they have psoriasis or eczema (here you must always look for dermatological approval and get advice from a dermatologist or your doctor).
This article explains it well:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327013#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
