The Science of Shampoo and Conditioner (sponsored by The Ordinary)

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! Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 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! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience Facebook https://facebook.com/labmuffin Twitter https://twitter.com/labmuffin TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 🧴 PRODUCTS The Ordinary Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and Hair: https://bit.ly/3ATqP1R The Ordinary Behentrimonium Chloride 2% Conditioner: https://bit.ly/3uXv5K1 The Ordinary Natura