joico K-pak Color Therapy Conditioner

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Stearyl Alcohol
3. Behenyl Alcohol
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Behentrimonium Chloride
6. Sorbitol
7. Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
8. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
9. Keratin
10. Hydrolyzed Keratin
11. Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
12. Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
13. Hydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
14. Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
15. Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
16. Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
17. Phosphatidylcholine
18. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
19. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
20. Oenothera Biennis Oil
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Glycolipids
23. Silicone Quaternium-16
24. Dimethicone
25. Aminopropyl Dimethicone
26. Cetrimonium Chloride
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Isopropyl Alcohol
29. Undeceth-11
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Butyloctanol
32. Undeceth-5
33. PEG-90M
34. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
35. PEG-4 Laurate
36. Polyquaternium-55
37. Glycerin
38. Arginine Hcl
39. Polysilicone-19
40. Dipropylene Glycol
41. Thioctic Acid
42. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
43. Allantoin
44. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
45. DMDM Hydantoin
46. Phenoxyethanol
47. Citric Acid
48. Sodium Hydroxide
49. Hydroxycitronellal
50. Fragrance/Parfum

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains alcoholContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Cationic conditioner with behentrimonium chloride for slip. Fortified with multiple keratin derivatives and silicones for damage repair. Castor-based polymers and jojoba esters add moisture. Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate preserves. Formulator's view: comprehensive keratin complex, cationic charge neutralizes static, silicones boost gloss.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Stearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid CopolymerEthylhexyl Palmitate

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

HUMECTANT

Propylene GlycolSorbitol

ANTISTATIC

Behentrimonium Chloride

Other ingredients

KeratinHydrolyzed KeratinCocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed KeratinLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed KeratinHydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propyl MethylsilanediolAleurites Moluccanus Seed OilSchinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel OilPsidium Guajava Fruit ExtractPhosphatidylcholineRosa Canina Fruit OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceOenothera Biennis OilTocopheryl AcetateGlycolipidsSilicone Quaternium-16DimethiconeAminopropyl DimethiconeCetrimonium ChlorideSodium HyaluronateIsopropyl AlcoholUndeceth-11Disodium EDTAButyloctanolUndeceth-5PEG-90MIodopropynyl ButylcarbamatePEG-4 LauratePolyquaternium-55GlycerinArginine HclPolysilicone-19Dipropylene GlycolThioctic AcidButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneAllantoinSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateDMDM HydantoinPhenoxyethanolCitric AcidSodium HydroxideHydroxycitronellalFragrance/Parfum

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Propylene Glycol

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

Behentrimonium Chloride

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Emollient and emulsifier copolymer derived from castor oil

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Keratin

Keratin for hair/skin conditioning; verify animal source and allergen status

Hydrolyzed Keratin

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

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

Not decoded yet

Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

Cationic conditioner with hydrolyzed keratin for antistatic and smoothing; typically used in leave-on hair/skin care.

Hydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol

Not decoded yet

Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

Canarium oil, rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, used as emollient; prone to oxidation, add antioxidants

Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil

Not decoded yet

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

Botanical extract with astringent and skin conditioning properties

Phosphatidylcholine

Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Glycolipids

Cell membrane lipids mimicking skin barrier structure; used in repair formulations and biomimetic membranes

Silicone Quaternium-16

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

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

Aminopropyl Dimethicone

Aminomodified silicone; emulsifies well, adds slip and anti-static at 1–5%

Cetrimonium Chloride

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Isopropyl Alcohol

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

Undeceth-11

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Butyloctanol

Ester solvent/humectant, adjusts spreadability; low volatility, may leave residue, watch for cross-sensitivity in allergy-prone users.

Undeceth-5

Not decoded yet

PEG-90M

Polyethylene glycol-based emulsifier and thickener at 0.1–0.5%; highly hydrophilic, may contain trace PEG impurities, caution for sensitive skin

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.

PEG-4 Laurate

Not decoded yet

Polyquaternium-55

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Arginine Hcl

Amphoteric amino acid salt, moisturizer and buffer; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Polysilicone-19

Not decoded yet

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Thioctic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivatives

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

DMDM Hydantoin

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

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