Low porosity hair is hair that is not very absorbent and has a harder time absorbing moisture and oil from the cuticle. If you have low porosity hair, it is important to use the right products that will improve your hair’s hydration delivery and moisture retention for enhanced volume and manageability. Here are some key ingredients and materials to look for and avoid when choosing low porosity hair products:
Ingredients and materials to look for:
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Humectants: These are ingredients that attract moisture from the environment and draw it into the hair shaft. Look for products containing humectants like glycerin, aloe vera, and honey to help maintain the moisture balance in your low porosity hair.
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Lightweight oils: Look for lightweight oils such as avocado or almond oil that wont weigh down your hair and cause buildup.
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Emollients: These are ingredients that are easily penetrable and can help prevent buildup and residue from weighing down your strands. Look for emollients such as honey, glycerin, aloe vera, flaxseed gel, and panthenol (vitamin B5).
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Penetrating ingredients: Since low porosity hair struggles with moisture absorption, look for products containing ingredients known to penetrate the hair shaft, such as coconut oil, argan oil, and rice amino acids.
Ingredients and materials to avoid:
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Protein-rich formulas: These can overload the hair and make it brittle. Avoid excessive protein in hair products, as these can contribute to buildup and make it difficult for moisture to penetrate the hair cuticle.
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Heavy silicones: In hair products, silicones such as dimethicone smooth the cuticle. But low porosity hair already has a smooth cuticle. Silicones may not be necessary and may form buildup.
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Sulfates: These can strip the hair of its natural oils and cause dryness.
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Heavy buttery products: Avoid heavy buttery products like cocoa butter that can weigh down your strands and cause buildup.
Overall, when shopping for low porosity hair products, opt for lightweight formulas that contain emollients that are easily penetrable and avoid heavy ingredients that can cause buildup and weigh down your hair[[3]](https://natureelixir.com/blogs/news/...
