Moisture Retention in Dry Climates
HTML Generator Sample Page Living in a dry area such as Phoenix can take a toll on your hair, skin, and even nails. Our hair in its natural state is already prone to dryness therefore it’s important that naturals in low to no humidity climates learn to properly moisturize their hair. Below are my top five tips for retaining moisture in dry climates. 1. Avoid ingredients that dry out your hair. Humectants - Humectants are very popular in hair care products. A traditional humectants works by adhering to moisture in the air. Unfortunately living in a dry environment such as Phoenix there is little to no humidity. The humectant will instead draw moisture from your hair thus leaving your hair dry. My recommendation would be to avoid them all together. Examples of humectants: a. Glycerin b. Propylene glycol c. Honey d. Agave nectar e. Sorbitol f. Sodium PCA g. Pan