How does this conditioner work differently for very porous hair compared to regular conditioners?

Very porous hair has a more open cuticle structure, so moisture escapes quickly and the surface feels rough, tangles easily, and looks dull after washing. This balsam addresses that with two plant extracts that work in complementary ways. Organic bamboo extract is naturally high in silica, a mineral associated with the hair's keratin structure; it is commonly used in products for brittle, weakened, or over-processed strands because silica can help reinforce the hair's internal framework. Cotton extract acts as an emollient that deposits a light conditioning film on the hair surface, smoothing the lifted cuticle scales, reducing the straw-like feel, and adding slip so a comb or brush moves through with less pulling. Together they target both the structural weakness (bamboo) and the surface friction (cotton) that characterize high porosity. The formula also omits SLS/SLES sulphates, parabens, and added fragrance, which means fewer potential irritants and no heavy coating that could weigh down fine or already-fragile strands.