Review: Eco Styler Krystal Styling Gel

Eco Styler Olive Krystal Styling Gel is a light, priced the same as the olive oil formula, approx $2.99 CAD for 473 ml/16 Fl oz jar. I liked the curl definition that it gave. It was also very light on my hair. But it left my hair feeling crunchy, even after I had added coconut and olive oils. After researching the ingredients I discovered that I was PVP that gave the drying effects. Both formulas contain this ingredient but the olive oil counteracts the drying effect of this ingredient. PVP prevents moisture from entering into the hair while it holds a hairstyle. Overall, the ingredients of the Krystal Styling Gel are similar to the Olive Oil Styling Gel (except for the olive oil of course and the colorants). I was not satisfied with the feeling that Krystal Styling Gel gave my hair. I will stick with the Olive Oil formula.


Ingredients

Water: Self Explanatory

Carbomer: Carbomer is a term used for a series of polymers primarily made from acrylic acid. The Carbomers are white, fluffy powders but are frequently used as gels in cosmetics and personal care productsHelp to distribute or suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid. Also used to keep emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components. Often used to control the consistency and flow of cosmetics and personal care products.


Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: Acts as a film-former and skin conditioning agent

PVP: Also called povidone or polyvinylpyrrolidone, is a faint yellow solid. In cosmetics and personal care products. Helps to distribute or to suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid and keeps emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components. Dries to form a thin coating on the skin, hair or nails. When used in hair care products, it helps hair hold its style by inhibiting the hair’s ability to absorb moisture.

Glycerin: Glycerin is a sugar alcohol that can be obtained from natural sources or can be synthesized. In cosmetics and personal care products. Glycerin is a well known humectant(draws moisture from atmosphere)in cosmetics and personal care products. Also referred to as Glycerol, is a component of all animal and vegetable fats and oils. It can also be synthesized from carbohydrate materials or from substances such as propylene.

Treithanolamine: pH adjuster. Used in conjunction with Carbomer to increase viscosity

Sodium Hydrxymethyglycinate: Derived from amino acids; gentle, safe and effective preservative.

Polysorbate 20: Derived from fatty acids; an emulsifier and solubilizer used to facilitate the coupling of water-soluble with water insoluble ingredients in formulation.

Tetrasodium EDTA ( Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetate): - Chelating agent. In manufacturing helps to binds loose ions. Helps break down the membranes of some bacteria so it has preservative properties.

Fragrance: Self Explanatory

LOVE AND PRIDE: Self Explanatory LOL