Olaplex broad spectrum chelating treatment
Olaplex olaplex broad spectrum chelating treatment lists 17 ingredients on its label, 16 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/Aqua/Eau
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
- Alteromonas Ferment Extract
- Polyquaternium-22
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Sodium Gluconate
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
- Tocopherol
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Hydroxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Aqueous serum thickened by hydroxyethylcellulose with multiple chelators to remove metal ions. Key actives include bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate and ferment extracts. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and sorbate. Factory view: Complex chelating system is sensitive to water quality; strict monitoring of raw material purity is needed to prevent precipitation and ensure efficacy.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- BINDING
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- HUMECTANT
- Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
- Alteromonas Ferment Extract
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- CHELATING
- Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateSodium Gluconate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-22TocopherolCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideGlycerinButylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateSodium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alteromonas Ferment Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-22 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate | HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
- Amphoteric cationic polymer for humectancy and skin conditioning. Water-soluble, compatible with other cations; may be tacky at high levels.
- Alteromonas Ferment Extract
- Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.
- Polyquaternium-22
- Not decoded yet
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
- Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, hair conditioner; cationic conditioner for post-perm care, control concentration.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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