This is why some low porosities can feel dried out by shea moisture which is full of antihumectants. Antihumectants=moisture blocker. Thus preventing frizz and straightened hair from reverting back to curly by protecting from excess moisture in the air. In high porosity they help seal in moisture or block from excess moisture that causes frizz. Use antihumectants under your humectants to keep your moisture sealed into the hair. Use coconut oil if you're finer.
Plant Triglycerides – are hydrophobic in nature that is to say they repel water. Examples of these are; Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Olive Oil, and Shea Butter.
As you have probably noticed, apart from the plant triglycerides, all the other examples of anti-humectants are hard to wash out of the hair without shampoo. So if you do use any of these often you will have to shampoo more often. With Silicones, you will have to use a harsher shampoo, as these are very difficult to get out of the hair, and will need a clarifying sulphate free shampoo every time you use them to get them out. Overuse of clarifying shampoo can weaken the hair.
Products: Shea Moisture, Natural Oils
Sources:
http://curly2kinky.com/clinic/anti-humectants/
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