doterra Salon Essentials Smoothing Conditioner
doterra doTERRA Salon Essentials Smoothing Conditioner lists 47 ingredients on its label, 30 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Betaine
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Dimethicone
- Lavandula Angustifolia Essential Oil
- Mentha Piperita Essential Oil
- Cedrus Atlantica Essential Oil
- Origanum Majorana Essential Oil
- Melaleuca Quinquenervia Essential Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Essential Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Essential Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
- Hordeum Distichon Extract
- Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
- Santalum Album Extract
- Panthenol
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Myristic Acid
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
- Butylene Glycol
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Silicone Quaternium-3
- Quaternium- 91
- Cetrimonium Methosulfate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
- Polysorbate 60
- Trideceth-12
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Hexylene Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Contains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEG
Formulation view Cationic conditioner with essential oils and botanical extracts. Silicones and fatty alcohols provide smoothness, betaine for moisture. Strong conditioning for damaged hair. Rich oil profile requires assessment of phototoxicity/sensitization risks; sensitive scalp caution advised.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Stearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholCyclopentasiloxane
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium MethosulfateStearalkonium Chloride
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
Other ingredients
Lavandula Angustifolia Essential OilMentha Piperita Essential OilCedrus Atlantica Essential OilOriganum Majorana Essential OilMelaleuca Quinquenervia Essential OilRosmarinus Officinalis Essential OilLavandula Hybrida Essential OilEucalyptus Globulus Essential OilCananga Odorata Flower OilCinchona Succirubra Bark ExtractCitrus Aurantifolia Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel OilAchillea Millefolium ExtractTussilago Farfara Flower ExtractHordeum Distichon ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractSantalum Album ExtractPanthenolPersea Gratissima OilTriticum Vulgare Flour LipidsGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideMyristic AcidPalmitic AcidStearic AcidHydrogenated Soybean OilButylene GlycolCetearyl AlcoholHydroxypropyl GuarSilicone Quaternium-3Quaternium- 91Cetrimonium MethosulfatePolyglyceryl-3 DistearatePolysorbate 60Trideceth-12Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateHexylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearalkonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/65 V/54 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mentha Piperita Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cedrus Atlantica Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Origanum Majorana Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Melaleuca Quinquenervia Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lavandula Hybrida Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Achillea Millefolium Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hordeum Distichon Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Santalum Album Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 1 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silicone Quaternium-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Quaternium- 91 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetrimonium Methosulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Trideceth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Cationic surfactant for conditioning and antistatic; be careful with anionic actives compatibility.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner for antistatix; restricted, check compliance and compatibility.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Lavandula Angustifolia Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Mentha Piperita Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cedrus Atlantica Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Origanum Majorana Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Melaleuca Quinquenervia Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Lavandula Hybrida Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens
- Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hordeum Distichon Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
- Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.
- Santalum Album Extract
- Sandalwood extract; soothing claims, high risk for fragrance-allergic consumers
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids
- Not decoded yet
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
- Hydrogenated soybean oil for emollience; slightly higher allergen risk than refined.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Modified guar gum; multifunctional thickener/stabilizer, water-soluble, sensitive to electrolytes/pH.
- Silicone Quaternium-3
- Not decoded yet
- Quaternium- 91
- Not decoded yet
- Cetrimonium Methosulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
- Polyglyceryl-3 distearate; natural-origin emulsifier; mild, suitable for sensitive skin, oil phase stable.
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Trideceth-12
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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