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Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Cetearyl Alcohol
3. Propylene Glycol
4. Dimethicone
5. Behentrimonium Chloride
6. Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
7. Sodium Benzoate
8. Cetrimonium Chloride
9. Caprylyl Glycol
10. Isopropyl Alcohol
11. Amodimethicone
12. Fragrance
13. Polyquaternium-67
14. Lactic Acid
15. Trideceth 3
16. Trideceth-15
17. Hydrolyzed Collagen
18. Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
19. Butylene Glycol
20. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
21. Glycerin
22. Alcohol
23. 1,2-Hexanediol
24. Sodium PCA
25. Sodium Lactate
26. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
27. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
28. Hydrolyzed Keratin
29. Hydrolyzed Silk
30. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
31. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
32. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
33. Arginine
34. Aspartic Acid
35. Pca
36. Phenoxyethanol
37. Glycine
38. Alanine
39. Serine
40. Valine
41. Proline
42. Threonine
43. Isoleucine
44. Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract
45. Histidine
46. Phenylalanine
47. Ethylhexylglycerin
48. Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
49. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
50. Tropolone
51. Acetic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTISTATIC

Behentrimonium Chloride

ASTRINGENT

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

ANTICORROSIVE

Sodium Benzoate

ANTIMICROBIAL

Cetrimonium Chloride

Other ingredients

Caprylyl GlycolIsopropyl AlcoholAmodimethiconeFragrancePolyquaternium-67Lactic AcidTrideceth 3Trideceth-15Hydrolyzed CollagenAcacia Concinna Fruit ExtractButylene GlycolHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinGlycerinAlcohol1,2-HexanediolSodium PCASodium LactateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrolyzed KeratinHydrolyzed SilkMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilArginineAspartic AcidPcaPhenoxyethanolGlycineAlanineSerineValineProlineThreonineIsoleucineNardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root ExtractHistidinePhenylalanineEthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed Corn ProteinHydrolyzed Soy ProteinTropoloneAcetic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Behentrimonium Chloride

Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Carnauba wax for hardness/occlusion/film; plant-derived, confirm extraction purity

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Cetrimonium Chloride

Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation

Amodimethicone

Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Polyquaternium-67

Not decoded yet

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Trideceth 3

Not decoded yet

Trideceth-15

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin; small peptides; barrier repair, humectant, no pub comed data

Hydrolyzed Silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolysed corn protein conditioner at 1–10%; small peptides, prone to browning, chelators recommended

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Acetic Acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

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