the moisturizing masterbook (courtesy of j), part 2

click here for part 1WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT... (cont'd)HUMECTANTS: substances used to attract and bind water to the hair.Vegetable Glycerin: a popular humectant derived from vegetable sources (avoid synthetic glycerin). Use it in combination with another conditioning agent if planning to use heat-styling methods. I personally avoid glycerin because in the winter time, the cold air sucks the