Magnesium Sulfate

Description

A mineral salt used as a texturizer and curl enhancer in hair care products. Some people find the texture unpleasant or drying. If you have issues with hard water, you might want to avoid it, because it's an extra source of the same minerals that can build up on your hair.

Also Known As

epsom saltmagnesium saltmagnesium sulphate

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References

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Curly Nikki: Magnesium Sulfate- Curly Friend or Foe? Says it's a powerful curl enhancer but can be drying to some so advises using with a leave in conditioner.	caution
Magnesium Sulfate Mentions that this ingredient roughs up the hair cuticle, which can be drying. It's also alkaline, which can swell the hair shaft, causing further damage.	warning
Scanning electron microscopy study of hair shaft changes related to hardness of water Notes that Magnesium sulfate can be a component of hard water, which deposits on the hair. But did not find any evidence of damage.

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