Malibu Hard Water Wellness Treatment Kit, 9 Oz Shampoo, 9 Oz Conditioner And 0.17 Hard Water Treatment

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Here are the key ingredients of the crystal powder: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and Antioxidants Malibu C’s exclusive treatment uses patented Ascorbic acid, a water-soluble vitamin antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and removes impurities from hair and skin. Unlike many treatments that rely on harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, the Malibu C crystal gel is made with all-natural, gentle, yet effective ingredients. A chelating shampoo is a type of hard water clarifying shampoo formulated with EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetra-acetic Acid). An EDTA is a chelator (chelating agent), a chemical that can bond extremely fast to metal ions and minerals like calcium. When used in shampoos, EDTAs deliver the dual action of bonding to minerals and stripping them off. When used consistently, it helps reverse the damaging effects of hard water damage. Aside from the practical problems, hard water can also have adverse effects on the skin and hair. What Does Hard Water Do to Your Hair? The key ingredient that defines a hard water shampoo. You will usually find chelating agents listed as Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, and citric acid.

A demineralizing shampoo traps minerals, chemicals, metals, chlorine, and oxidizers to flush them out and restore the pH balance while eliminating buildup and other hard water hair issues. Hard water minerals are alkaline and oxidizing. Oxidizers and alkaline substances can cause hair discoloration by reacting with the natural color or dye pigments in the hair. They are also alkaline (high pH )substances that can disrupt the hair’s natural balance, causing it to become dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. Minerals, chlorine, and other impurities can create a barrier that obstructs color and other chemical treatments from absorbing efficiently into the hair shafts.Instead of using negative charges to generate surface reduction, a demineralizing shampoo works by binding to minerals and wrapping them into water-soluble molecules that can be rinsed out. The Malibu C crystal gels are meant for one-off use, so read the instructions carefully. Ideally, it’s better to use the gel every 3 weeks to reset your hair and clear out stubborn minerals build-up that makes your hair feel weighed down. Regardless of which type of hard-water shampoo you grab, know that it's going to leave your hair feeling at least a little dry and stripped (sorry—that's the name of the hard-water game). So if you're super worried about dryness, look for a shampoo formulated with moisturizers, like the rich, oil-filled Mielle Mongongo Oil Shampoo or the hydrating Pattern Clarifying Shampoo. Rainwater is naturally pure and soft. It does not contain these minerals. But before this water is passed into your water supply, it travels through the ground and gathered in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. The Malibu C crystals are mixed with water to create a gel-like consistency that can be applied to the hair and scalp.

The treatment contains ingredients of Sodium Gluconate, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, and Xanthan Gum. They are all derived from plant-based sources without synthetic additives, preservatives, parabens, gluten, fragrance, or sodium chloride (salt). Does It Damage Hair? Shelly Aguirre is a stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. She specializes in precision cuts as well as extensions and is known for helping teach her clients about the best ways to embrace and style their hair texture. Although it contains some mild sulfates like sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate and sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, if you follow the correct usage instructions, it won’t strip your hair due to its balanced formula.We didn't experience any issues, but some reviewers online mention their white hair turning yellow after use. While the jury's still out on whether or not the shampoo or the hard water itself is to blame, it's something to keep in mind. There are also “Scalp Wellness” products that naturally remove and prevent the buildup of waterborne elements that can compound your scalp issues. Clarifying shampoos, on the other hand, will help strip away some of the mineral build-up—along with basic product build-up—but they aren’t as effective at harder-to-remove minerals, and they may not even remove tough product build-up, like waxes and silicones. Another potent solution is a chelating shampoo, which works in a similar way to bind to minerals and rinse them out. What Is A Chelating Shampoo? Mark DeBolt is a celebrity colorist and co-founder of Mark Ryan Salon. A protégé of celebrity colorist Marie Robinson, his areas of expertise include his signature blend of foil highlighting, balayage, and specialty color placement techniques. Currently, he’s an ambassador, educator, and hair color expert for Wella Professionals.