Desert Essence coconut conditioner
Desert Essence desert essence coconut conditioner lists 22 ingredients on its label, 22 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
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract*
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Cocos Nucifera *
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Coumarin
- Limonene
- Fragrance *Certified Organic
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-in-oil emulsion with coconut oil, shea butter, and botanicals. Features coconut extract and jojoba for deep moisture. Best for dry hair. Factory note: Cationic conditioning requires precise pH adjustment; complex preservation system increases cost, demanding strict shelf-life stability.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- 皮肤调理剂
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract*Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- 润肤剂
- Cocos Nucifera *
- 乳化剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
Other ingredients
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDehydroacetic AcidCetrimonium ChlorideGlycerinPotassium SorbateCitric AcidBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl BenzoateCoumarinLimoneneFragrance *Certified Organic
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Leaf Extract* | 皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract* | 皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂,收敛剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract* | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera * | 润肤剂,封闭剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter* | 乳化剂, 皮肤调理剂, 脂类 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil* | 皮肤调理剂-柔润剂 | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂,润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance *Certified Organic | 香氛 | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract*
- Olive leaf extract (HT/OLE 66); antioxidant, check stability with metal ions.
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
- Stinging nettle leaf extract; low irritation, verify allergen-free if raw plant is used.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
- Chamomilla recutita extract; chamomile, 0.1–1%; soothing anti-inflammatory; caution for ragweed allergies; water phase
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Cationic surfactant for conditioning and antistatic; be careful with anionic actives compatibility.
- Cocos Nucifera *
- Coconut oil; occlusive, high lauric, comedogenic for acne-prone skin.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
- Shea butter providing occlusive moisture; standard comedogenic rating is 2, watch for clogging risk in combination formulas.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*
- Sweet almond oil, excellent emollient; highly comedogenic, caution for oily skin, verify absence of allergenic proteins.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Lightweight seed oil rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acid; suitable for sensitive skin, acts as emollient.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- 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
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Fragrance *Certified Organic
- Fragrance (organic); contains EU 26 allergens, keep ≤1%, patch-test reactive skin.
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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