What are the key ingredients in shampoo and conditioner, and how do they actually work? Here's the science behind these products 🛀 I also review The Ordinary's new Sulphate 4% Cleanser and Behentrimonium Chloride 2% Conditioner.

This video was sponsored by The Ordinary, who nerdified skincare, and are now nerdifying haircare too!

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In this video:
0:22 Science of shampoo
1:10 What are surfactants?
2:01 Spotlight on sulfates
3:13 Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) vs sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)
5:43 Colour fade
7:16 What's good about sulfates?
8:48 Shampoo ingredient breakdown
11:31 Science of hair conditioners
12:57 Cationic surfactants and fatty alcohols
13:53 Conditioner ingredient breakdown

🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup!

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