Organics by Africa's Best Smoother & Polish Smoothing Serum

For awhile now I was considering buying a serum. Yesterday I decided to buy Organics by Africa's Best Smoother & Polish Smoothing Serum which was a reasonable price ($14.65). When I am more than four  (4) weeks post my hair normally feels dry and a bit rough hence my newest buy. Secondly, I noticed bloggers and vloggers are doing wet wraps and roller set using serums of all sorts. As a result of that I noticed that their hair look shiner and silkier so I decided to try it for myself. The sealant that I currently use does not seem to be very potent which means I would try this product as a sealant.

According to Curlynikki.com

"Silicones are synthetic oils. They make good sealants but they don’t do a perfect job. If they did, you wouldn’t have to re-moisturize at all because moisture would stay locked into your hair. But, that’s not what happens at all. If you seal with a silicone serum your hair will still get dry within a few days because moisture (water) can escape past the silicone. Hair sealed with coconut oil might need to be re-moisturized within a day; hair sealed with a silicone serum might stay moisturized for 2 days before it needs to be replenished. If moisture can get out, it can definitely be put back in. When you re-moisturize your hair after applying a serum, the moisture may take a few extra minutes to absorb, but it will absorb. Think of a silicone serum like a fence, not a brick wall. Silicone makes a stronger fence than any natural oil, but it’s still just a fence. Kinky hair is extremely porous compared to other hair types and it needs all the help with sealing it can get. Many face and body lotions contain silicone and you never have trouble re-moisturizing your skin. Your hair is no different."

I have very high expectation of this serum because the ingredients seems good.

Organics by Africa's Best Smoother & Polish Smoothing Serum ingredients: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Fragrance, Hydrolyzed Soybean protein, Silk amino acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

Dimethicone:

1. It adsorbs (sticks on) on to the outer cuticle of hair.2. It forms a film on the hair which smoothes down the cuticle.3. It lubricates the hair and is thought to contribute to easier wet combing (i.e less friction).4.In hair serum, for thermal processing, dimethicone is a heat protectant.

Cyclopentasiloxane

CPS is a water-thin so it’s very good at dispersing thicker, greasier silicones. For this reason it’s often used in combination with dimethicone. It is also volatile, which means it will evaporate. So, not only does it help spread heavier silicones but it doesn’t leave your hair feeling weighed down after it’s done.

 Phenyl Trimethicone

 It is a silicone that increases hair’s body, suppleness, and sheen, by improving the texture of hair that has been damaged by chemical treatment, according to CosmeticsInfo.org.

Silk Amino Acid

They help to seal the hair cuticle, increase detangling & shine, and acts as a moisturizer by preventing dryness. Used to penetrate the hair to add body and strength.

Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

Derived from oats; adds texture and thickens hair, Soothes, softens, and nourishes it.Restores strength and elasticity. Easily diffuses into the hair shaft to give a fuller, healthier look.

Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein

Known to add strength and manageability to hair. It is able to keep the cuticle smooth, repair and strengthen hair. This vegetable protein helps hair retain moisture. Hydrolyzed soy protein also adds shine, provides ease of combing, and reinforces the hair preventing breakage