paul-mitchell Paul Mitchell Original The Conditioner
paul-mitchell Paul Mitchell Original The Conditioner lists 33 ingredients on its label, 26 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.
- Aqua (Water
- Eau)
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Ceteth-2
- Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Algae Extract
- Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Polyquaternium-37
- Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
- Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- PPG-1 Trideceth-6
- Butylene Glycol
- Propylene Glycol
- Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
- Soybean Oil
- Soyamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Citric Acid
- Ci 42090
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Parfum
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
- Geraniol
- Limonene
- Hexyl Cinnamal
Highlights
Contains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua (WaterEau)
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholStearyl AlcoholAlgae Extract
- HUMECTANT
- Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Ceteth-2Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCetrimonium ChlorideGlycerinPolyquaternium-37Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium EthosulfatePropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicapratePPG-1 Trideceth-6Butylene GlycolPropylene GlycolBisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl DimethiconeSoybean OilSoyamidopropyl DimethylamineDmdm HydantoinIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCitric AcidCi 42090PEG-12 DimethiconeParfumCitronellolCoumarinGeraniolLimoneneHexyl Cinnamal
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua (Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eau) | 溶剂,稀释剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Ceteth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-37 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| PPG-1 Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Soybean Oil | 皮肤调理剂，润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Soyamidopropyl Dimethylamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua (Water
- Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners
- Eau)
- Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Ceteth-2
- Not decoded yet
- Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
- Jojoba leaf extract as humectant; contains waxes and polyphenols, lightweight.
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polyquaternium-37
- Not decoded yet
- Soyamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Lightweight emollient, low viscosity, refreshes skin feel, high compatibility.
- PPG-1 Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Soybean Oil
- Soybean oil; base emollient; allergen must be labeled; oxidizes easily, need antioxidants.
- Soyamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Not decoded yet
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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